You can now make a FaceTime call from your TV if you have an Apple TV running on tvOS 17, an iPhone on iOS 17, or an iPad on iPadOS 17.
As long as your Apple devices are updated, you can use your iPhone or iPad as a webcam and start a FaceTime call from a much larger screen.
Even if the person you're calling hasn't updated their iPhone or iPad software, they'll still be able to accept your call.Here's how to FaceTime using your second-generation Apple TV 4K.Make sure your Apple TV 4K is running on tvOS 17 by navigating to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software. Note: make sure your iPhone or iPad is also running the latest software by following those same steps.
Tap FaceTime and a screen will appear that says Continuity Camera. This gives your TV the ability to connect to your iPhone or iPad so it can serve as your webcam. If you are connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Apple TV, you should see your iPhone contact card pop up.Open your iPhone or iPad camera to scan the QR code and it will connect your iPhone or iPad to your Apple TV.
Once you've selected your iPad or iPhone as your Continuity Camera, you'll see yourself on the big screen . While the FaceTime app is open on Apple TV, to the left of the screen, you'll see a menu with your Contacts and Recent Calls.Select a contact to start your call. Don't worry, if you're calling your grandma and she hasn't updated to the latest iOS 17, you'll still be able to use your TV to call her.
During your call, in the upper right-hand corner, you'll see the option to switch the call back to the device you're using as your webcam. This helps if you're leaving the room where your TV is and you want to continue your call on your iPad or iPhone.
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