Every time I make a FaceTime call or receive one the video is not visible

Every time I make a FaceTime call or receive one, the video is not visible. It shows the initials of the person. Is it happening with anyone else?


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Posted on May 23, 2023 12:47 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2023 12:47 PM

Hi poushali1993,


There's a couple reasons this may happen.


First, you can make a FaceTime video or audio call. If this is an audio only call that is expected behavior. As seen here, there are a few ways to make a FaceTime call: Use FaceTime with your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


"Make a FaceTime call 

To make a FaceTime call, you need the person's phone number or registered email address. There are a few ways to make a FaceTime call:

An iPhone showing the Phone app during a call with Jane Appleseed. The FaceTime button is in the second row of icons in the center of the screen. 

  • In the FaceTime app, tap New FaceTime and type the person's phone number or email address. Tap the number or address, then tap the Audio button  or   FaceTime.
  • If you have the person's phone number or email address saved in your Contacts, you can start typing their name and tap the name when it appears. Then tap the Audio button  or  FaceTime.
  • You can also start a FaceTime video call from your iPhone during a phone call. Tap the FaceTime icon in the Phone app to switch to FaceTime."


The second reason could be the other person has turned off their video. During FaceTime video calls, either participant can choose to enable or disable the video.


"Turn off your camera

When you’re on a FaceTime call, tap the screen to make the controls appear, then tap the Camera On button. (Tap it again to turn the camera back on.)"


Let us know if that helps.


Cheers!

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May 24, 2023 12:47 PM in response to poushali1993

Hi poushali1993,


There's a couple reasons this may happen.


First, you can make a FaceTime video or audio call. If this is an audio only call that is expected behavior. As seen here, there are a few ways to make a FaceTime call: Use FaceTime with your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


"Make a FaceTime call 

To make a FaceTime call, you need the person's phone number or registered email address. There are a few ways to make a FaceTime call:

An iPhone showing the Phone app during a call with Jane Appleseed. The FaceTime button is in the second row of icons in the center of the screen. 

  • In the FaceTime app, tap New FaceTime and type the person's phone number or email address. Tap the number or address, then tap the Audio button  or   FaceTime.
  • If you have the person's phone number or email address saved in your Contacts, you can start typing their name and tap the name when it appears. Then tap the Audio button  or  FaceTime.
  • You can also start a FaceTime video call from your iPhone during a phone call. Tap the FaceTime icon in the Phone app to switch to FaceTime."


The second reason could be the other person has turned off their video. During FaceTime video calls, either participant can choose to enable or disable the video.


"Turn off your camera

When you’re on a FaceTime call, tap the screen to make the controls appear, then tap the Camera On button. (Tap it again to turn the camera back on.)"


Let us know if that helps.


Cheers!

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