How FaceTime Works on Android and PCs
Apple has not made a FaceTime app for Android or PC users. You can’t download it from any online store. Many websites claim to have FaceTime APKs, but they are fake and contain malware that can harm your device.
The only way to use FaceTime on Android or PC is through your device’s default browser. However, you can’t start a FaceTime call by yourself. An Apple user must start the call and then share a link with you. Clicking the link will open your browser, and you can join the call.
You don’t need an Apple ID to use FaceTime on your Android or PC, but you do need to provide your name so others can identify you.
Using FaceTime on anything other than an iPhone or MacBook won’t give you the full Apple experience. You can use basic features like the microphone, camera, full-screen mode, and switch between front and back cameras.
However, you won’t have access to SharePlay, screen sharing, Memoji stickers, filters, or the FaceTime screenshot button. To capture images, you must do it manually.
How to use FaceTime on your Android device or PC
For years, many Android users wanted to use FaceTime because of its great video and audio quality. In 2021, Apple made a big change by allowing people with Android phones, tablets, Windows PCs, and Chromebooks to use FaceTime from a web browser. This was surprising because Apple usually doesn’t let users replace its own apps with others.
Now, Apple users can set these browsers as their default apps, which is a big step.
When using FaceTime from a web browser, the experience is a bit different. There are fewer features, and you still need an Apple device to start FaceTime calls.
To help Android users access FaceTime, we’ve included a guide that shows you how to use FaceTime from a web browser and explains some challenges you might face.