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FaceTime is easier and more personal than a voice call, so How to Record FaceTime Call. Also, some Apple users have business or personal reasons for needing to record the video on their FaceTime calls. No matter why you want to record, the next helpful guide will show you how to do just that.
If you use FaceTime, you may have wondered if you could record your phone calls on the screen. Lucky for you, you can! Users with iOS 11 or later can use the built-in feature to record their screen. But there are also a lot of other programmes that can help you. This article will show you how to record FaceTime calls on iOS, Android and macOS devices and tell you everything you need to know.
Steps to Record FaceTime Call On iPhone/iPad
Apple makes it hard to use the built-in screen recorder on its operating systems to record audio (probably for legal reasons). If you want to record your FaceTime calls but don’t need the audio, you can use the built-in screen recorder on your iPhone or iPad to capture the video:
- Start a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad.
- Access the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of your screen.
- Locate the Screen Recording icon (a pair of white circles) and tap it.
- Return to your call and your phone will begin recording audio in three seconds.
How to Record FaceTime Call With Audio on iPhone/iPad
Many platforms say that if you turn on your phone’s microphone, it will also record FaceTime calls. Our team has tried this and found that it doesn’t work as promised.
- Everyone on the call must download and log in the Riverside mobile app.
- Create or choose an existing studio and click on the three dots next to the studio title to invite guests.
- Test your camera and mic in the lobby then enter the studio and wait for your guests to arrive. When you’re both ready, press the record button to start recording.
- When you’re finished stop the recording and end the call.
- Wait for your recordings to upload and then log into Riverside.fm from your desktop to access your recordings.
Record FaceTime Call on Mac
- Open FaceTime on your macOS system.
- On the keyboard, press Command + Shift + 5.
- Select Options from the screen capture menu and choose a Save To location
- Also select your computer’s Built-in Microphone as the source under Options.
- Choose Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion. If you opt to only record a portion of your screen, click and drag your mouse to select the area of your screen you want to record.
- Click Record to start a new screen recording.
- Make a call using FaceTime.
- Click Stop Recording when your call is finished and the recording will be saved to the location you specified.
Record FaceTime Call on Android
Many Android users might not think it’s possible to record their Facetime calls. They might have trouble with the screen recorder that came with their computer, or they might not be able to find a tool that will let them record every detail. When this happens, many powerful tools can’t meet the needs of their users. Wondershare MirrorGo gives Android users one of the best places to record their screen.
- Install MirrorGo on your computer and proceed by connecting the Android device with a USB connection. Set the connection type to ‘Transfer Files’ after connecting the USB and proceed.
- Following this, open the ‘Settings’ of your Android smartphone and access the ‘System & Updates’ option in the list. On the next screen, select ‘Developer Options’ and turn on USB Debugging through the toggle.
- Once you turn on USB Debugging, a prompt message appears on the screen displaying an option to mirror the device. Tap ‘Ok’ and successfully mirror your Android to the PC.
- As the screen is mirrored across the computer, you need to turn on a Facetime call and tap on the ‘Record’ button present on the platform’s right-panel. This would start the Facetime recording on Android.
FAQ
Is it possible to record FaceTime calls?
Android phones don’t have screen recording built in by default like iOS phones do. If you still want to record FaceTime calls on your Android device, you’ll need to download a third-party app that lets you do so. Your Google Play Store has apps like these.
Why can’t I screen record FaceTime with audio?
You can’t record FaceTime calls with audio on an iPhone or iPad, but you can connect them to a Mac and use QuickTime to record the call. To connect, use the Lightning cable that came with your iPhone or iPad.
How do I record a call on my iPhone?
You can turn on or off the option to record incoming calls by going to Settings > Calls > Incoming Calls. Press the number four (4) on the keypad to start and stop the recording once everyone is on the call. After the call is over, the option to record it will be in the menu.