

Until then, if you are concerned, you should disable FaceTime in iOS Settings.
#INCOMING FACETIME CALL UPDATE#
By default, the Mac rings for longer than a phone so it can act as a bug for an even longer duration.Īpple has said the issue will be fixed in a software update later in the week. We have also replicated the problem with an iPhone calling a Mac. ( Another update: It seems there are other ways of triggering the video feed eavesdrop too.) From their perspective, all they can see is accept and decline. In this situation, the receiver can now hear your own audio, but they do not know they are transmitting their audio and video back to you. What we have also found is that if the person presses the Power button from the Lock screen, their video is also sent to the caller - unbeknownst to them.
#INCOMING FACETIME CALL HOW TO#
Until Apple fixes the bug, it’s not clear how to defend yourself against this attack either aside from disabling FaceTime altogether.Īs it stands, if your phone is ringing with an incoming FaceTime request, the person on the other end could be listening in. You can listen in to soundbites of any iPhone user’s ongoing conversation without them ever knowing that you could hear them. Whilst the call is ringing, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and add yourself to the call. It will look like in the UI like the other person has joined the group chat, but on their actual device it will still be ringing on the Lock screen.

#INCOMING FACETIME CALL ANDROID#
To send a FaceTime link to an Android or Windows user, select Create Link and follow the prompts.UPDATE: Apple has taken Group FaceTime offline in an attempt to address the issue in the interim.Ī significant bug has been discovered in FaceTime and is currently spreading virally over social media. Select the desired contact from the call history or select New FaceTime to create a new call and follow the prompts. From the home screen, select the FaceTime app.Ģ.

Make a FaceTime call using the FaceTime appġ. To make a FaceTime video or audio call, select the Video or Phone icon next to FaceTime. Select the Contacts tab, then select the desired contact. From the home screen, select the Phone app.Ģ. FaceTime now supports up to 32 people at one time.ġ. If you need additional help, view the Apple support article If you get an error when trying to activate FaceTime. Note: FaceTime requires an applicable data plan and your call recipient must also have a FaceTime-activated iOS device. Make a FaceTime call using the FaceTime appįrom the home screen, select the Settings app > scroll to and select FaceTime > select the FaceTime switch.Make a FaceTime call using the Phone app.
