eSAFETY GUIDE

FaceTime

4+
minimum age according to FaceTime
4+ minimum age according to FaceTime

What is FaceTime?

FaceTime is Apple’s voice and video calling app, which is included with Apple’s mobile devices and computers. FaceTime calls can be one-to-one or with a group of people. Calls can be made to either a person’s Apple ID (email address) or a phone number that’s associated with an Apple account. With FaceTime Audio, users can make voice calls over wi-fi without using their mobile data or plan minutes. FaceTime links enable users to create a shareable link to access a FaceTime call via a web browser on any platform, without an Apple account.

Website: support.apple.com/en-au/HT204380
Platforms: macOS, iOS, web browser

How do people use FaceTime?

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with voice and video calling apps like FaceTime.

FaceTime is used for: content sharing, encrypted, online relationships, screen capture and video calling.

How can you block someone from contacting you?

This link is provided by FaceTime:

  • Block a contact
    Learn how to block voice calls, FaceTime calls, and text messages from unwanted callers.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Apple and FaceTime:

Key Links

These links are provided by Apple:

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.