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To make a FaceTime group call, open the FaceTime app and then select the + icon. Start typing the names of the people you want to talk to, then click the green button to start the call. You can add more people once the call has started.

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How to make a group call on FaceTime (iPhone and iPad)

Making FaceTime group calls on an iOS device is the most popular because of the device’s portability. So you can have meetings on the move, wherever you are. There are two ways to go about starting a group call on iOS — through the FaceTime app or through the iMessages app.

The obvious solution is to use the FaceTime app. Adding people to a group FaceTime call is very easy.

First, make sure the contacts are in your Phone contacts app. Then in the FaceTime app, tap the + icon to be taken to your phone book to select the people you want to talk to. Alternatively, if you already know their names from memory, start typing them and your phone should immediately recognize them and auto-populate the To: field.

When the contacts have all been entered, either tap the green FaceTime button to start a video call, or the round green phone icon to start an audio-only call.

If you are chatting to a group in iMessage, you can turn that conversation into a FaceTime video call by tapping the video icon in the top right-hand corner. That brings all the current chat participants into the FaceTime call.

Adding more people to an iOS FaceTime group call

Once the call starts, if you want to add more people to the call, here’s how to do it. First, tap the avatars of the current participants at the top of the screen. You will then see this screen.

Tap Add People and you can start typing in the names of more callers. FaceTime will ring on their device and they can choose whether or not to pick up and join in.

Read More: How to make a conference call on an iPhone

How to make a group call on FaceTime (Mac)

Making a group FaceTime call on macOS is virtually the same as the iOS method. To start, click the New FaceTime button in the left sidebar and start typing the names of the people you want to talk to. Then click the FaceTime button at the bottom. Clicking the downward arrow on that button will also reveal an audio-only option.

When the group call starts, a video tile will appear on the screen with a Waiting message on each one. The Waiting sign will disappear when the person picks up and their video starts.

How many people can group FaceTime at once?

A group FaceTime call can have a maximum of 32 participants at any one time.

Can Siri add people to a group FaceTime call?

Yes, you can start a call by giving the names of a few people to Siri (“Siri, FaceTime Jack, Jill, John, and Jackie”), but Siri likely wouldn’t be able to handle up to 32 names at once. You would also encounter difficulties if two of the call participants had the same first name. It would be best to get Siri to start a call with a few names, and when the call starts, ask her to add the others in small batches.

FaceTime is like Google Hangouts or Zoom, but it only works between Apple devices, so you can't FaceTime your friend with an Android or PC. For this reason, it's good to have access to other platforms.

But it doesn't matter which Apple device you use to hop on a FaceTime call. Users of iPhone, iPad, and Mac can all join the same chats because the app is basically the same across all platforms.

Starting a group call on FaceTime takes only a few seconds, or minutes, depending on how many people you are adding to the call; groups can be as large as 32 devices. You can also join an existing group FaceTime call.

How to start a group FaceTime on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Group FaceTime calls are easier to start than group audio calls because you can call everyone at once instead of having to wait while merging calls.

1. Open FaceTime.
2. Tap the plus sign "+" icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
   
   To start a new call, tap the plus sign.Vivian McCall/Insider
3. Search for your friend's names in your address book or enter the number in the search field.
   
   
   Tap the plus sign to search for and add contacts.Vivian McCall/Insider
4. Tap "Audio" or "Video" to start the call.

How to start a group FaceTime with members of an existing group chat

1. Open your Messages app and go to your group chat.

2. Tap the participants at the top of the screen and hit the FaceTime icon.

   This option will appear even in group chats that contain non-Apple users.William Antonelli/Insider

How to add people to a FaceTime call that's already started

1. Tap the screen so a menu appears at the bottom of the screen.

2. Swipe up on this menu to make it larger, and find the "Add Person" option. It'll be under the list of people already on the call.

   You can have up to 32 people on a single call.William Antonelli/Insider
3. Tap "Add Person," and search for the person (or people) you want to add using their name, phone number, or email.

4. Once you've found them, tap their name and then the green "Add Person to FaceTime" button. They'll receive an invite immediately.

   Anyone you add will need to have an eligible Apple device.William Antonelli/Insider

How to start a group FaceTime on Mac

If your Mac and iPhone use the same Apple ID, all calls made to your number are answerable on either device. All you have to do is open FaceTime on your computer, click "Preferences" and check the box next to "Calls from iPhone."

If you're a Mac user, we recommend syncing your phone's address book to your computer. That way you won't have to manually enter two or more phone numbers when starting a call.

1. Open FaceTime.
2. Search for your friend's names or enter their numbers into the search field.
3. Click "Audio" or "Video" to start the call.
   
   
   Find your contacts and then click "Audio" or "Video" to start the call.Vivian McCall/Insider

How to add people to a FaceTime call that's already started on Mac

1. Hover your mouse over the FaceTime window so buttons appear at the bottom, and click the leftmost button.

   The menu button will appear when you scroll your mouse over the video.William Antonelli/Insider

2. A menu will appear from the left side of the window. Click "Add Person" under the list of current participants.

   You can add multiple people at once.William Antonelli/Insider

3. Find the person (or people) you want to add using their name, phone number, or email, and then click the green "Add" button. They'll be called immediately.

   Can I FaceTime with more than one person at a time?

   Group FaceTime makes it easy to chat with multiple people at the same time. You can start a Group FaceTime from the FaceTime app or from a group conversation in the Messages app — and you can add up to 32 people. To use Group FaceTime video calls, you need iOS 12.1. 4 or later, or iPadOS.

   How do you add a 3rd call on FaceTime?

   To add someone to a FaceTime call:.

   Tap the screen..

   Swipe up to pull up the menu..

   Tap “Add Person”.

   Tap + to add someone from your contacts, or type in their name or phone number into the bar at the top and select a contact from the results..

   Tap “Add Person to FaceTime”.