How to Facetime Between Android and iPhone? Step-by-Step Guide

Part 1. Can Android and iPhone Facetime?

It is obvious that you can’t download FaceTime app on your Android, but you can still join a FaceTime video call through your Android. Before 2021, FaceTime was exclusive to iDevices like iPhone, iPad, and Mac but now, Android users can easily join a FaceTime video call through an invitation link on their web browser.

Part 2: How to FaceTime on Android to iPhone

"Can Android and iPhone FaceTime?” - Yes! Here’s how to FaceTime on Android to iPhone.

Method 1: Creating a FaceTime Link on iPhone

First of all, you need to create a FaceTime link from an iPhone and share it on the Android with whom you want to FaceTime. Here’s how you do that:

• Open FaceTime on your iPhone and tap on the Create Link option.



• A menu will pop up to share your FaceTime video link. Choose the preferred app through which you want to share the link to Android phone.


• Share the link through your preferred method (Messages, Mail, Zoom, or even WhatsApp) to the Android phone.

Method 2: Joining a FaceTime Call on Android

Once the invitation link is received on Android, you need to join it. Here’s how you join a FaceTime invitation link.

• Click on the FaceTime link you received, and it will open a link in your default web browser (Chrome or Edge).
• Enter your name and tap Join.
• Your iPhone friend will need to approve your entry to the call.

• Once approved, you’re now in the FaceTime call on your browser.

Method 3: Adjusting Audio and Video Settings

After joining the FaceTime video call through your browser, it is recommended to check your audio and video settings to make your FaceTime experience better.

• Like any other app, you can mute and unmute your call by tapping the microphone icon.
• Tap the camera icon to turn your camera on or off.
• To enter into full-screen mode, tap on the full-screen icon, just like any other Android app.

• To end the FaceTime call, tap on the Leave button to leave the meeting.

Method 4: Troubleshooting FaceTime between iPhone and Android

Being an iPhone user, if you can’t create an invitation link through FaceTime for your Android friend to join, there is a high probability that your iPhone is undergoing some unknown system errors. Many times, with new iPhone updates, there are some system errors that cause some common issues like malfunctioning video chat between iPhone and Android.

In order to troubleshoot FaceTime between iPhone and Android, you need to use Tenorshare ReiBoot to give your iPhone a refresh start. Tenorshare ReiBoot is a powerful iPhone system repair tool that lets you resolve over 150+ system errors in all Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

Here’s how to use Tenorshare ReiBoot to troubleshoot FaceTime between iPhone and Android.

• Download and install the Tenorshare ReiBoot on your computer. Run the program and connect your iPhone via compatible cable. Click on the Start Repair button.

• Choose the Standard Repair option, and click on the Standard Repair button from the bottom.

• Once the Tenorshare ReiBoot detects your iPhone, you will need to download the right firmware package for your iPhone. Click on the Download button to initiate the download.

• Once the firmware package is downloaded, click Start Standard Repair, and wait for the progress bar to get completed.

• Click Done when the process is complete.

After the repair process is completed, try creating a new FaceTime link for your Android friend to join. Since your iPhone has a factory-fresh iOS version, there will be no issue in having a FaceTime call with your Android friend.

Part 3: FAQs about Can Android and iPhone Facetime

1. Can an iPhone and Android FaceTime if an Android user wants to initiate the call?

No, Android users cannot initiate a FaceTime call. They can only join a FaceTime call through a link sent by an iPhone user.

2. Do I need to install any apps on Android to join FaceTime?

No. Android users can join FaceTime calls using their web browser. There's no need to install any additional third-party app.

3. Can I schedule a FaceTime call between iPhone and Android?

Yes. You can send a FaceTime link to your Android contact ahead of time, and they can join the call when it's scheduled.

4. Which browsers support FaceTime on Android?

FaceTime on Android works on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.

5. Is FaceTime between iPhone and Android free?

Yes, FaceTime is free to use. But make sure you’ve a strong and stable internet connection. However, data charges may apply depending on your mobile plan.

Conclusion

In this blog, we answered the most asked question "Can Android and iPhone FaceTime?” - and the answer is yes! The iPhone user has to initiate the FaceTime call and create a link for the Android user to join. The Android user, after receiving the link, will join in through the web browser.

However, if for some reason, you can’t create an invitation link for the FaceTime call through your iPhone, there might be a system error that’s keeping you from FaceTiming. You can always use Tenorshare ReiBoot to fix your unknown system errors. Learn more about ReiBoot and see how you can give your iPhone a factory-fresh restart.