
Make calls in FaceTime on Mac
Make a FaceTime call to one or more people (up to 32 other people) who have a Mac, an iOS device, or an iPadOS device with the FaceTime app and are connected to the internet. FaceTime calls use Wi-Fi or cellular data.
For information about system requirements for using FaceTime, see FaceTime requirements.

You can also make a phone call to anyone right from your Mac, using the cellular connection of your nearby iPhone. See Make and receive phone calls in FaceTime.
- In the FaceTime app  on your Mac, sign in to FaceTime and have it turned on. on your Mac, sign in to FaceTime and have it turned on.
- In the field at the top of the FaceTime window, enter the email address or phone number of the person you want to call. You may need to press Return. - If you have a card for the person in the Contacts app, you can just enter the person’s name. For information about adding contacts, see Add contacts while using FaceTime. - If you’re restricted to calls with only certain people, an hourglass icon  appears next to those people you can’t call. appears next to those people you can’t call.
- To make a call with multiple people (Group FaceTime), repeat step 2 until all participants are listed. 
- To start the FaceTime call, click the Video button  or the Audio button or the Audio button (or use the Touch Bar). (or use the Touch Bar).- If you click the Audio button  and you’re set up to make phone calls on your Mac, you can choose whether to make a FaceTime audio call or a phone call. When you’re in an audio call or a phone call, the camera is automatically off. and you’re set up to make phone calls on your Mac, you can choose whether to make a FaceTime audio call or a phone call. When you’re in an audio call or a phone call, the camera is automatically off.
If you make a video call that’s declined or unanswered, you can click Message to send the person an iMessage (both of you must be signed in to iMessage).
Once you’re on a call with one or more people, you can do any of the following: