- In FaceTime, tap
at the top right.
- Type the names or numbers of the people you want to call in the entry field at the top.
You can also tap
to open Contacts and add people from there.
- Tap Video
to make a video call or tap Audio
to make a FaceTime audio call.

Each participant appears in a tile on the screen. When a participant speaks (verbally or by using sign language) or you tap the tile, that tile moves to the front and becomes more prominent. Tiles that can’t fit on the screen appear in a row at the bottom. To find a participant you don’t see, swipe through the row. (The participant’s initials may appear in the tile if an image isn’t available.)
To prevent the tile of the person speaking or signing from becoming larger during a Group FaceTime call, go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn off Speaking below Automatic Prominence.
Note: Sign language detection requires a supported model for the presenter. In addition, both the presenter and participants need iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur 11, or later.