- To mute yourself in FaceTime, tap the Microphone icon on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen. Tap the Microphone icon again to unmute.
- To pause your video in FaceTime, tap the Camera icon on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen. Tap the Camera icon again to resume your video feed.
- You can mute someone else on FaceTime by pressing the Mute key on your Mac keyboard or using your headphones.
Mute Yourself on FaceTime (iPhone and iPad)
You can take FaceTime calls using your iPhone or iPad while you are outside and don’t have access to your Mac. However, you must ensure that your iPhone or iPad is connected to a stable internet connection. This becomes one of the biggest reasons if your FaceTime calls fail to connect .
Let’s show you how to mute yourself during a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: Open FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad and start a FaceTime call with your contact.
Step 2: Tap on your screen while the call is in progress.
Step 3: Tap the Microphone icon to mute the audio. The other person can’t hear you during the FaceTime call.
After you’re ready to continue the call, tap the Microphone icon again to unmute yourself on FaceTime. The best part is that nobody would know if you have muted yourself.
Also, if the other person gets muted whenever you start a FaceTime call, we suggest using headphones with your iPhone.
How to Pause Video on FaceTime on iPhone and iPad
If you attend a FaceTime video call from a different location than your usual one, you may want to hide your video to avoid any disturbance or discomfort for the other person. You can use Portrait Mode for background blur during FaceTime video calls . But there is an option to pause your video altogether. Here’s how to use it on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: Open FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad and start a FaceTime call with your contact.
Step 2: Tap on your screen while the call is in progress.
Step 3: Tap the Video icon to pause your video feed.
After you are ready to show yourself again during the FaceTime call, tap the Video icon again to resume using your camera. When you pause your video, the other person will see a blurred screen.
Mute Yourself on FaceTime (Mac)
If you are engaging in a FaceTime call on your Mac, you can mute yourself on the call. This can be common while working from home when someone interrupts your calls in between. Here’s how to do it on your Mac.
Step 1: Open FaceTime and then start a call with your contact.
Step 2: After the call starts, click the Microphone icon at the bottom to mute the audio.
When you feel ready to continue the call, tap the Microphone icon again at the bottom to unmute yourself on FaceTime.
How to Pause Your Video on FaceTime on Mac
Here’s how to pause a video on your Mac during a FaceTime call.
Step 1: Open FaceTime and then start a call .
Step 2: Tap the Video icon at the bottom to pause your video feed.
When you are ready to show yourself again during the FaceTime call, tap the Video icon at the bottom again.
This is also applicable if you use your iPhone as a webcam for your FaceTime call.
Can I Mute Someone Else on FaceTime
Sometimes while being on a FaceTime call for professional purposes, you might want to take control of the participants and mute someone. Here’s how to do it.
Method 1: Press the Mute Key
You can press the Mute button on your Mac keyboard. To hear the other person again, press the Mute button again to unmute the call audio.
Method 2: Use Your Headphones
If you’re making a FaceTime call on your iPhone, plug your headphones into your iPhone to mute the other person’s voice. You may still hear the call faintly from your headphones, but the volume will be low.
