How to join a FaceTime call with your Android phone or Windows PC
Users with Android phones or Windows PCs can now join FaceTime calls by opening a link sent from an Apple device. This cross-platform feature, available since 2021, requires only an updated web browser and does not necessitate an Apple Account. While standard audio and video functions work, advanced features like screen sharing and SharePlay are unavailable on non-Apple devices.
- ▪FaceTime calls can be joined on Android and Windows devices via a link sent by an Apple user.
- ▪The feature was introduced in 2021 with iOS 15 and macOS Monterey but remains underutilized.
- ▪Participants on non-Apple devices must use the latest version of Chrome or Edge and grant camera and microphone permissions.
- ▪Screen sharing and the SharePlay feature are not supported when joining FaceTime from a web browser on non-Apple hardware.
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Big Tech Apple How to join a FaceTime call with your Android phone or Windows PC No iPhone? No problem. You can still join FaceTime calls on Android or Windows. By Filipe Espósito Sept. 20, 2026 7:00 pm EST Stockinq/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover You might assume that FaceTime is something you can only use if you have an Apple device. For years, that was the case — just like with iMessage. But it turns out you can actually use FaceTime on an Android phone or a Windows PC. It doesn't work quite as seamlessly, and you still need someone who has an Apple device. But you don't have to feel left out of your friends' chats if they all have iPhones and you don't. All you need is a device connected to the internet and an updated web browser.
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