FaceTime Switch Calls Between Devices

I currently use 2 iphones and I like the feature to transfer facetime calls between my phones.


However I noticed that even when one of the phones is locked, the call can still be switched through the locked screen.


There is no prompt for a passcode or face id to unlock. The call just switches seamlessly. Good but with obvious privacy concerns.


Has anyone else noticed this? Is there a setting I missed?

iPhone 14

Posted on Jan 3, 2023 4:26 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2023 10:47 AM

Hello mzlo2511,


This feature is explained here: Hand off a FaceTime call to another device. As you are only able to switch between devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID, this is expected behavior.


If you wish, you can certainly leave feedback on this functionality. No one is better qualified to provide feedback about Apple products and services than the people who use them. The following link will get you started: Product Feedback.


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue so we can look into this further with you. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


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Jan 4, 2023 10:47 AM in response to mzlo2511

Hello mzlo2511,


This feature is explained here: Hand off a FaceTime call to another device. As you are only able to switch between devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID, this is expected behavior.


If you wish, you can certainly leave feedback on this functionality. No one is better qualified to provide feedback about Apple products and services than the people who use them. The following link will get you started: Product Feedback.


Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue so we can look into this further with you. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


Jan 4, 2023 4:02 PM in response to Gena_D

Hi,


Yes I understand the feature to be able to switch between devices and it’s something i am very happy about.


I was just surprised that if I had left my iPad somewhere and it’s locked while having a facetime on my phone, someone can still tap on the switch button on the iPad without being prompted a passcode or face ID recognition.

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