Why cant people with other phones join a FaceTime link

Why cant other phone users use the FaceTime link

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 9:50 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2022 10:18 AM

Hi PhazedPanda,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.

The following article has some steps that may help the users you are sending the link to. Be sure to forward them the steps: Join a FaceTime call from an Android or Windows device


"What you need


  • An Android or Windows device
  • A strong Wi-Fi or cellular internet connection
  • The latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge


How to join a FaceTime call on the web


  1. If you receive a link to a FaceTime call, open the link.
  2. Enter your name, then select Continue. You might need to allow FaceTime to use your microphone and camera.
  3. Select Join. Then wait for the call's host to let you in.
  4. Select Leave to leave the call."


Also see if these restrictions apply:


"FaceTime links aren't supported in China mainland.

Creating a link to a FaceTime call isn't supported on iPhone models purchased in China mainland."


Have a fantastic day!


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Sep 20, 2022 10:18 AM in response to PhazedPanda

Hi PhazedPanda,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.

The following article has some steps that may help the users you are sending the link to. Be sure to forward them the steps: Join a FaceTime call from an Android or Windows device


"What you need


  • An Android or Windows device
  • A strong Wi-Fi or cellular internet connection
  • The latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge


How to join a FaceTime call on the web


  1. If you receive a link to a FaceTime call, open the link.
  2. Enter your name, then select Continue. You might need to allow FaceTime to use your microphone and camera.
  3. Select Join. Then wait for the call's host to let you in.
  4. Select Leave to leave the call."


Also see if these restrictions apply:


"FaceTime links aren't supported in China mainland.

Creating a link to a FaceTime call isn't supported on iPhone models purchased in China mainland."


Have a fantastic day!


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