- There is no built-in feature to mute someone else on FaceTime.
- To mute yourself on FaceTime, tap the Mic icon during the call.
- To pause the FaceTime video, tap the Video icon during the call.
FaceTime is great for video chats with friends and family, and it works on all Apple devices. But sometimes you might want to mute someone on FaceTime and you’re not sure how. This post will show you how to silence FaceTime on your iPhone.
Mute Someone on FaceTime
Sadly, there’s no built-in feature to silence someone on FaceTime, but you can try below solution:
- Lower the Volume: The fastest way to “silence” someone is just to lower your device’s volume. Slide the volume bar down to zero, and your call will be quiet.
- Use Your AirPods: If you have an AirPods, then Connect with your iPhone or iPad and then put them aside. This will send the audio to the AirPods, effectively silencing the call on your device’s speakers.
- Ask Them to Mute: Sometimes, the best way is the direct way. If you don’t want to hear someone for a bit, kindly ask them to mute their microphone.
How to Mute Yourself on FaceTime
If you want to silence yourself on FaceTime, you can do it directly on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. When you silence yourself, the other person won’t be able to hear you until you turn your sound back on.
- When someone is calling you on Facetime, tap anywhere on the screen during the call.
- Tap the Mic icon to silence yourself. (If the microphone icon is grayed out, that means the other person can’t hear you.)
How to Pause Video During FaceTime Call
You can also pause FaceTime video during a call. This feature lets you stop sharing your camera view. While silencing FaceTime only silences your audio, the video is still shared with the other person. To pause your FaceTime video:
- Open the FaceTime app during a video call.
- Tap anywhere on the screen to open the FaceTime settings.
- Tap the Video icon to pause your video.
That’s it! Pausing and silencing FaceTime is simple on your iPhone and iPad, but currently, you can’t silence someone else on a FaceTime call. Silencing yourself on FaceTime is a handy way to stop the other person from hearing you. Hopefully, Apple will include this feature in a future iOS update.
FAQs
Why can’t I silence someone on FaceTime?
Right now, there is no built-in way to silence someone on FaceTime. This is because Apple wants to make sure that all FaceTime calls are private and secure.
Can I see when someone is silenced on FaceTime?
No, you can’t see when someone is silenced on FaceTime.