尽管FaceTime早在 2010 年就首次亮相，但它仍然仅适用于 iPhone、iPad 和Mac。因此，不要指望在Android的(Android)Play 商店(Play Store)的任何地方都能找到 Apple 流行的视频聊天应用程序。
然而，随着iOS 15(release of iOS 15)、iPadOS 15和 macOS 12 Monterey的发布，Apple出人意料地放松了对FaceTime的控制，允许Android用户参与一对一和群组视频通话(participate in one-on-one and group video calls)（尽管有很多限制）。
关于 Android 版 FaceTime
FaceTime不能作为Android智能手机或平板电脑的应用程序使用，但您仍然可以参与FaceTime视频聊天。如何？您只需要来自运行 iOS 15、iPadOS 15 或 macOS Monterey的 iPhone、iPad 或Mac的(Mac)FaceTime链接。
然后，您可以点击该链接并通过Android上的默认浏览器加入视频通话。因此，在本教程中，您将了解获取 Android 版 FaceTime 必须做的(Android)事情(FaceTime)。
如果您可以访问运行最新系统软件的 iOS 或 macOS 设备，则可以创建FaceTime链接并测试它在Android上的工作方式。如果您只使用Android设备，您可能仍希望阅读到最后，以便您知道当 iPhone 用户向您发送FaceTime链接时该怎么做。
如果您使用 iPhone、iPad 和Mac，并且想了解如何让Android手机用户参与FaceTime通话，以下说明也适用。
在 iPhone 和Mac上创建FaceTime 链接(FaceTime Links)
iOS 15、iPadOS 15 和 macOS 12 Monterey上的FaceTime应用程序允许Apple设备用户创建任何人都可以使用网络浏览器加入的可共享视频通话链接。这还包括Android上的移动浏览器。PC 上的 Windows 用户也可以参与。
在 iPhone 上创建 FaceTime 链接(Create a FaceTime Link on iPhone)
1.在 iPhone 或 iPad 上打开FaceTime应用程序。(FaceTime)
2. 点击创建链接( Create Link)。
3. 在显示的共享表(Share Sheet)上，点击添加名称(Add Name)以插入FaceTime视频聊天的名称。这有助于将其与您创建的任何其他链接区分开来。
4. 选择复制(Copy)将FaceTime链接复制到 iPhone 的剪贴板。然后，您可以手动与他人共享它。或者，点击邮件(Mail)、信息(Messages)或Whatsapp等应用程序直接共享链接。
5. FaceTime链接将出现在应用程序主屏幕的顶部（以及您随后创建的其他链接）。您可以点击它来启动聊天。您还可以点击链接旁边的信息图标以再次共享或删除它。(Info)
在 Mac 上创建 FaceTime 链接(Create a FaceTime Link on Mac)
1. 在 Mac 上打开 FaceTime 应用程序。
2. 选择侧边栏顶部的 创建链接按钮。(Create Link)
3. 选择复制链接(Copy Link)将FaceTime链接复制到剪贴板。或者，选择“邮件”(Mail)或“信息(Messages)”等应用程序直接共享链接。
4. FaceTime链接将出现在侧边栏中（包括您创建的任何其他链接）。您必须使用它来发起聊天。选择信息(Info)以再次复制或共享链接或将其删除。
在 Android 上加入 FaceTime 链接
在Android设备上共享或接收链接后，您必须执行以下操作。
1. 点击FaceTime链接。这将自动打开您Android设备的默认浏览器，例如Google Chrome。或者，将链接复制并粘贴到浏览器的地址栏中，然后点击Enter。
注意(Note)：尽管FaceTime可与Android上的任何浏览器配合使用，但请使用Google Chrome或Microsoft Edge以获得最佳效果。
2. 输入您的姓名并点击继续(Continue)。出现提示时，提供FaceTime Web 应用程序使用麦克风和摄像头的权限。
3. 点击加入(Join)，等待主持人让您加入聊天。
注意(Note)：在 iOS、iPadOS 或 macOS 设备上点击FaceTime链接将自动启动(FaceTime)FaceTime应用程序。
允许iPhone 和Mac上的(Mac)FaceTime参与者
每当有人加入FaceTime链接时，主持人都会在其 iOS、iPadOS 或 macOS 设备上收到通知。
1. 通过FaceTime应用程序选择链接或点击/选择通知来发起呼叫。
2. 点击或选择加入(Join)。
3. 点击参与者姓名旁边的接受(Accept)图标以发起一对一通话。FaceTime通话现在正在进行中。如果您与多人共享链接，请继续接受他们以发起群组 FaceTime(Group FaceTime)通话。
在 Android 上管理 FaceTime 通话
Android浏览器中的FaceTime视频通话的工作方式与 iPhone 和 iPad 上的有点相似。主持人将在一对一通话中显示在中心，而您的Android的摄像头提要显示在右下角。在Group FaceTime会议中，参与者将以相同大小的图块出现，网络应用程序会在他们说话时自动突出显示。
屏幕顶部有多个控件，可用于管理FaceTime通话。它们会在几秒钟后自动消失，但您可以点击屏幕中的任意位置让它们再次出现。
麦克风(Microphone)：静音或取消静音您的麦克风。
全屏(Full-Screen)：通过隐藏浏览器的地址栏进入全屏模式。
摄像头(Camera)：打开或关闭摄像头。
翻转摄像头：在您的(Flip Camera)Android设备的前后摄像头之间切换。
设置菜单(Settings Menu)：显示参与者列表，管理摄像头和麦克风，或共享FaceTime链接。
网格布局(Grid Layout)：使图块显示在Group FaceTime的布局中。
通过 Android 共享 FaceTime 链接
您可以通过Android(Android)设备与其他人共享FaceTime链接。(FaceTime)只需(Just)复制并发送您收到的相同链接即可。或者，如果您正在通话，您可以直接通过FaceTime网络应用程序进行通话。
1. 打开设置(Settings) 菜单(Menu )（点击带有三个点的图标）。
2. 点击分享链接(Share Link)。
3. 选择一种方法来分享链接。
注意(Note)：只有主持人可以为任何想要加入聊天的人提供权限。
在 Android 上留下 FaceTime 通话
要在Android上离开(Android)FaceTime视频通话，请点击屏幕顶部的离开按钮。(Leave)只要链接仍然有效，就可以再次加入通话。但是，呼叫的主持人必须再次让您进入。
适用于 Android 的 FaceTime 替代品
对于 Web 应用程序，FaceTime在(FaceTime)Android上运行得非常好。只要您拥有强大的 Wi-Fi 或蜂窝网络连接，您就应该能够参与视频通话而不会出现性能问题。但同样，它在功能方面非常有限。首先，您不能创建自己的FaceTime聊天，也不能像iPhone、iPad 和Mac上的(Mac)FaceTime应用程序那样做任何很酷的事情（例如添加效果和过滤器(adding effects and filters)或使用SharePlay）。
因此，如果您正在寻找Android和 iPhone 用户可以不受限制地进行通信的多平台解决方案，我们建议您研究顶级 FaceTime 视频通话应用程序替代品(top FaceTime video calling app alternatives)，例如Google Duo、Google Meet、Skype、Zoom和Messenger。
How to Get Facetime for Android
Although FaсeTime dеbuted way bаck in 2010, it’s still available only for the iPhone, iPаd, and Mac. So don’t expect to find Apple’s popular video chаt app listed anywhere on the Рlаy Store for Android.
However, with the release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey, Apple surprisingly relaxed its grip on FaceTime by allowing Android users to participate in one-on-one and group video calls (albeit with lots of restrictions).
About FaceTime for Android
FaceTime is not available as an app for your Android smartphone or tablet, but you can still participate in FaceTime video chats. How? You just need a FaceTime link from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey.
You can then tap the link and hop in on a video call via the default browser on Android. So in this tutorial, you’ll learn what you must do to get FaceTime for Android.
If you have access to an iOS or macOS device running the latest system software, you can create a FaceTime link and test how it works on Android. If you only use an Android device, you still might want to read until the end just so that you know what to do when iPhone users send you FaceTime links.
The instructions below also apply if you use an iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and you want to figure out how you can get Android phone users to participate in FaceTime calls.
Creating FaceTime Links on iPhone and Mac
The FaceTime app on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey allows Apple device users to create shareable video call links that anyone can join using a web browser. That also includes mobile browsers on Android. Windows users on PC can also participate.
Create a FaceTime Link on iPhone
1. Open the FaceTime app on iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap Create Link.
3. On the Share Sheet that shows up, tap Add Name to insert a name for the FaceTime video chat. That helps distinguish it from any other links you create.
4. Select Copy to copy the FaceTime link to the iPhone’s clipboard. You can then manually share it with others. Or, tap on an app such as Mail, Messages, or Whatsapp to share the link directly.
5. The FaceTime link will appear at the top of the app’s main screen (along with other links you create subsequently). You can tap on it to initiate the chat. You can also tap the Info icon next to a link to share it again or delete it.
Create a FaceTime Link on Mac
1. Open the FaceTime app on Mac.
2. Select the Create Link button on the top of the sidebar.
3. Select Copy Link to copy the FaceTime link to the clipboard. Or, select an app such as Mail or Messages to share the link directly.
4. The FaceTime link will appear within the sidebar (including any other links you create). You must use it to initiate the chat. Select the Info to copy or share the link again or delete it.
Joining a FaceTime Link on Android
After sharing or receiving the link on an Android device, here’s what you must do.
1. Tap the FaceTime link. That will automatically open your Android device’s default browser—e.g., Google Chrome. Alternatively, copy and paste the link into the browser’s address bar and tap Enter.
Note: Although FaceTime works well with any browser on Android, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for best results.
2. Enter your name and tap Continue. When prompted, provide the FaceTime web app permissions to use the microphone and camera.
3. Tap Join and wait for the host to let you into the chat.
Note: Tapping a FaceTime link on an iOS, iPadOS, or macOS device will automatically launch the FaceTime app.
Allowing FaceTime Participants on iPhone & Mac
Whenever a person joins a FaceTime link, the host will receive a notification on their iOS, iPadOS, or macOS device.
1. Initiate the call by selecting the link via the FaceTime app or by tapping/selecting the notification.
2. Tap or select Join.
3. Tap the Accept icon next to a participant’s name to initiate a one-on-one call. The FaceTime call is now in session. If you share the link with multiple people, keep accepting them to start a Group FaceTime call.
Managing a FaceTime Call on Android
A FaceTime video call in an Android browser works somewhat similar to that on iPhone and iPad. The host will show up at the center in one-on-one calls while your Android’s camera feed appears at the bottom right corner. In Group FaceTime sessions, participants will emerge as equally-sized tiles, with the web app automatically highlighting people when they speak.
You have several controls at the top of the screen that you can use to manage a FaceTime call. They disappear automatically after a few seconds, but you can tap anywhere within the screen to get them to show up again.
Microphone: Mute or unmute your microphone.
Full-Screen: Enter full-screen mode by hiding the browser’s address bar.
Camera: Turn the camera on or off.
Flip Camera: Switch between your Android device’s front and back camera.
Settings Menu: Reveal the participants’ list, manage the camera and microphone, or share the FaceTime link.
Grid Layout: Make tiles show up in a layout in Group FaceTime.
Sharing FaceTime Links via Android
You can share a FaceTime link with others from your Android device. Just copy and send out the same link you received. Or, if you’re in the middle of a call, you can do that directly via the FaceTime web app.
1. Open the Settings Menu (tap icon with three dots).
2. Tap Share Link.
3. Pick a method to share the link.
Note: Only the host can provide permissions for anyone wanting to join the chat.
Leaving a FaceTime Call on Android
To leave a FaceTime video call on Android, tap the Leave button at the top of the screen. As long as the link is still active, it’s possible to join the call again. However, the call’s host must let you in again.
FaceTime Alternatives for Android
For a web app, FaceTime works surprisingly well on Android. As long as you have a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection, you should be able to participate in video calls without performance issues. But again, it’s super-limited in terms of features. For starters, you can’t create your own FaceTime chats, and you also can’t do any of the cool stuff (such as adding effects and filters or using SharePlay) like with the FaceTime app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
So if you’re looking for a multi-platform solution that Android and iPhone owners can communicate without restrictions, we recommend looking into top FaceTime video calling app alternatives such Google Duo, Google Meet, Skype, Zoom, and Messenger.
