Hello friends, in todays post I am going to show you how you can configure your Mac’s built-in video and audio calling app, FaceTime.

Messaging is a great way to communicate with your friends, many times you want to talk to your friends. So, there is a great built-in app on Mac called as FaceTime. FaceTime allows you to make video as well as audio calls to other peoples when your friendship needs a more personal touch.

Follow this guide to learn about FaceTime for Mac.

Trick to Configure and Use FaceTime on macOS

Trick to configure FaceTime on Mac

To get started with FaceTime is very simple and all you’ll need is your Apple ID.

1. Open FaceTime app on your Mac.
2. You will see a Apple ID box, just enter your Apple ID email address and password and click on Sing In.
3. If you have two-step or two-factor authentication turned on for your Apple ID, enter your verification code.
4. If you don’t want to receive a call from specific person, Uncheck the boxes next to the email address.

Trick to make a call in FaceTime

Put your phone in your pocket or on your desk, and make your next call with FaceTime instead.

1. Open FaceTime app on your Mac.
2. Select Video or Audio based on the type of call you want to make.
3. Enter or Choose a name, number, or email into the search bar.
4. Click on the Phone icon to to make audio call or Camera icon to make video call.

Trick to add an email address in FaceTime

If you have a number of email addresses or aliases, you can set FaceTime up to allow people to contact you using any of them.

1. Open FaceTime on your Mac.
2. Click on FaceTime in the Menu bar and select Preferences.
3. Click Add Email.
4. Enter new email address.

Trick to choose which number or email address to call from in FaceTime

Choose which phone number or email address people will see when you call them using FaceTime.

1. Open FaceTime on your Mac.
2. Click on FaceTime in the Menu bar and select Preferences.
3. Click the drop-down menu next to Start new calls from.
4. Choose which email address or phone number that you’ll start new calls from.

Trick to set your FaceTime ringtone

You can customize your FaceTime experience with a new ringtone.

1. Open FaceTime on your Mac.
2. Click on FaceTime in the Menu bar and choose Preferences.
3. Click the drop-down menu next to Ringtone.
4. Choose your preferred ringtone.

Trick to set your location in FaceTime

1. Open FaceTime on your Mac.
2. Click on FaceTime in the Menu bar and select Preferences.
3. Click the drop-down menu next to Location.
4. Choose your preferred location.

Trick to choose your default app for calls

You can decide which app should be your primary solution for calls on your Mac, be it FaceTime, Skype, or something else.

1. Open FaceTime on your Mac.
2. Click on FaceTime in the Menu bar and select Preferences.
3. Click the drop-down menu next to Default for calls.
4. Choose from FaceTime, Skype, and any other apps on the list.

Many peoples are not aware about FaceTime. So I have write this post for them. I hope you understand that how to configure and use FaceTime on your macos, If you have any questions about getting started with FaceTime on your Mac, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments.