4 Ways to Fix FaceTime Reactions (Gestures) Not Working

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1. Enable Reaction in the Control Center

Generally, reaction gesture effects are enabled by default. However, there is a setting that allows you to turn off gestures for activating reaction effects. You may have accidentally turned it off. So, try turning it on as shown below:

Step 1: Start aFaceTime call. OpenControl Centeron your iPhone.

Step 2:Tap onVideo Effectsfollowed byReactionsto enable it.

Step 3:If it’s already active, tap it toturn it offand thenturn onagain.

Fix 2. Use the Right Actions to Activate Reactions

The FaceTime reactions can be activated in two ways.

Here’s a list of supported FaceTime reaction gestures oniOS and iPadOS 17+andmacOS.

Tip: If this reminds you of iMessage effects, here’s alist of iMessage tricksyou can try out.

Fix 3. Be Patient and Within the Frame

If you use gestures to activate FaceTime reactions, be patient. Basically, the FaceTime gestures take a second or two to activate. These aren’t instant, but a moment or two is enough for your iPhone or iPad to detect the gesture and activate the associated reaction effect.

Furthermore, you should ensure that your face and hands are within the frame—both of these should be visible. Otherwise, FaceTime gestures will not work.

Tip:Know how tooptimize FaceTime audio and video settings

Fix 4. Disable FaceTime Temporarily

Finally, if nothing helps, try disabling FaceTime temporarily. For that, follow these steps:

Step 1:OpenSettingson your iPhone.

Step 2:Go toFaceTime. Turn off the toggle forFaceTime.

Step 3: Restartyour iPhone or iPad.

Step 4:Go back toSettings>FaceTimeand enableFaceTime.

Tip:Know how touse iMessage or FaceTime without a SIM cardon iPhone or iPad.

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Last updated on 20 August, 2024

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