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FaceTime on MacBook with display turned off

Hello,


I have set up my MacBook to automatically accept my calls only from my phone number, I use this to check on my pets at home when I'm away. The problem I have is that sometimes I forget to set the display to always on, so when I try to FaceTime I don't get through. Is there a way to have my MacBook wake up when I make a FaceTime call. I set the MacBook to prevent hard drive from sleeping but if the display goes off then it doesn't take face time calls.


Thank you.

AirPort Express 802.11n (2nd generation)

Posted on Jul 26, 2016 8:28 AM

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User profile for user: Mr.Hons
Mr.Hons Author
User level: Level 1
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Jul 26, 2016 9:26 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

Thank you for the reply.


I checked settings and still not working. This is what I'm working with.


MacBook Pro (retina,13 inch, Mid 2014)

Processor: 2.6Ghz intelcore i5

Running OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6


iTunes 12.4.2 (latest) (my understanding is that iTunes installs bonjour)


there are no needed updates for the OS ( checked twice to make sure)


Wireless network on AirPort Extreme running version 7.7.7 no updates needed

I have "back to my mac" logged in with my Apple ID and so is my MacBook Pro.

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