How to Mute Yourself or Others on FaceTime

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

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 yourFaceTime calls fail to connect.

Let’s show you how to mute yourself during a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 1:OpenFaceTimeon your iPhone or iPad andstart a FaceTime callwith your contact.

Step 2:Tap on yourscreenwhile the call is in progress.

Step 3:Tap theMicrophone iconto 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 usePortrait 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:OpenFaceTimeon your iPhone or iPad andstart a FaceTime callwith your contact.

Step 2:Tap on yourscreenwhile the call is in progress.

Step 3:Tap theVideo iconto 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:OpenFaceTimeand then start a call with your contact.

Step 2:After the call starts, click theMicrophone iconat 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:OpenFaceTimeand thenstart a call.

Step 2:Tap theVideo iconat the bottom to pause your video feed.

When you are ready to show yourself again during the FaceTime call, tap theVideo iconat 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.

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Last updated on 23 July, 2024

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