How to Transfer FaceTime from iPhone to Mac

Apple is known for its inter connectivity and ecosystem. All of its devices integrate seamlessly with each other. You can answer messages, calls, and even FaceTime video calls using any of Apple’s devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

You can transfer FaceTime from iPhone to Mac very easily. Start with making sure all your devices are on the same Wifi network for a seamless connection. Now, make a call from your iPhone. Once someone is connected on the other end, click on the Audio icon on the screen. Choose your Mac from the list of options and tap on it. Wait for a few seconds, and your call will be transferred to Mac. Also, a notification will pop up on your Mac screen; simply accept it, and we are good to go.

This article guides you on how to transfer FaceTime from iPhone to Mac. 

How to Transfer FaceTime from iPhone to Mac?

Instead of transferring, you can easily switch between the devices while you are on call. Whether it is from Mac to iPhone or vice versa, you can do it all.

You can transfer phone calls between Apple devices, and then when you’re on your preferred device, you can switch cellular phone calls to FaceTime calls. 

So this way, you are kind of transferring FaceTime calls between devices, just with extra steps in between.

Follow the steps provided to you below to see how this works.

• Firstly, you need to make sure that all your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 
• Make sure that your iPhone and Mac are logged in using the same Apple ID. This is very important as none of the following steps will work if both the devices don’t share similar Apple IDs.
• After you’ve checked all these conditions, open your iPhone and dial a number. 
• Once the call is received, click on the audio icon on your caller screen. 
• A list will drop down with the available options to switch your audio to. 
• Your Mac should appear on this list, click on it, and immediately, the call will be transferred to your Mac.

• A notification will pop up on your Mac saying ” from your iPhone.” 
• Accept the connection, and your call should be transferred onto your Mac. 
• Now you can switch to a FaceTime call easily on your Mac. 
• One other way to do this is when someone else FaceTimes you. You can easily answer the FaceTime call using your Mac.

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How to Transfer FaceTime from Mac to iPhone using Handoff Feature? 

If you have your iPhone nearby your Mac when you’re on a call, you can use the handoff Feature to transfer the call from your Mac to your iPhone. Read the steps provided below to learn more.

• Power on and sign in to your Mac. 
• Open the FaceTime app and start a phone call. 
• Now, if you have the same Apple IDs on both devices. 
• A small handoff icon will pop up at the bottom left corner of your iPhone. 
• Tap on it, and your call will be transferred over to your iPhone. 

How to Handle Calls on the FaceTime Application on Mac?

There are several ways to handle FaceTime calls when you’re on your Mac. Read the steps provided below to learn more.

• Open the FaceTime app from the dock or use Spotlight to search for it. 
• Start a voice call. 
• Now you can switch to a video call using the video button on the app.

• Alternatively, if you have a Mac with a touch bar, you can also click on the video icon to switch to a video call. 
• People with hearing and speech difficulties can click on the RTT option, an acronym for real-time text. Using this, you can transmit text as soon you type them, allowing the recipients to read the messages instantaneously.

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How to Use Call Waiting on Mac while on FaceTime?

Using the hold and accept feature, you can easily switch between calls.

• Open the FaceTime app and start a call with someone. 
• Click on the hold & accept button to switch to another call. 
• Click on the merge button to create a conference call with someone if you have someone on hold.

How to Disable FaceTime on Mac?

If you do not want to be bothered by call notifications on your Mac from your iPhone, you can choose to remove your phone number from the FaceTime app. Hence, you can go through the instructions provided below to learn more about the process. 

• Open up your Mac. 
• Select the FaceTime app from the dock. 
• With the FaceTime app open, move the pointer over to the Menu Bar and click on FaceTime.
• Select Preferences from the menu.

• Ensure you uncheck your phone number under the You can be reached for FaceTime section. 

Now you won’t be interrupted by FaceTime calls made to your phone number on your Mac. 

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How to Temporarily Disable FaceTime Calls on Mac?

You also can temporarily disable FaceTime so you’re not disturbed while you’re working. You can temporarily disable it and then come back and sign in once again to resume functionality when you’re ready. 

• Power on and sign in to your Mac. 
• Select the FaceTime app from the dock, or use a Spotlight search to do the same. 
• Move the pointer over to the Menu Bar and click on FaceTime. 
• Select Turn off FaceTime from the menu. Subsequently, you can also use the Command-K shortcut to do the same. 

This won’t remove your account but only temporarily sign you out of FaceTime. When you want to use the app again, you need to open the app and click on Turn on and re-enter your Apple ID and password.

Conclusion

That’s it for this article, folks; now you know everything about the FaceTime application on Mac. You can easily transfer FaceTime from iPhone to Mac and vice versa with a few simple taps and clicks. You can further modify calls and the app on the Mac itself. Do refer to the other solutions in this article if you face any problems.

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