FaceTime app on Apple TV 4K: video calls and SharePlay

You can use the FaceTime app on Apple TV 4K to make calls on your TV, use your iPhone or iPad as a camera, and use SharePlay.

By Abigail Shilets - Staff Writer
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You can use the FaceTime app on Apple TV 4K to connect face to face with anyone while taking advantage of your TV’s larger screen. Your iPhone or iPad can act as the camera, and you’re able to make calls directly from Apple TV 4K or hand off calls in progress. With SharePlay, you can watch movies and shows together.

The FaceTime app on an Apple TV screen

From the FaceTime app, you can:

Note: FaceTime requires an Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later) with tvOS 17.2 or later and one of the following: iPhone XR or later (including iPhone SE 2nd generation) with iOS 17; iPad (8th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later) with iPadOS 17.2.

Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions or on all Apple TV hardware models.

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Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.
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