# Join FaceTime calls without an iPhone

> Android and Windows users can now join FaceTime calls through their web browser, though with some limitations.
- Title: Join FaceTime calls without an iPhone · Engadget | Shortify
- Summary: Android and Windows users can now join FaceTime calls through their web browser, though with some limitations. Any Android or Windows user can join a…
- Keywords: facetime, apple, android, windows, cross-platform, video calling, web browser, ios 15, macos monterey, technology, Join, calls
- Source: Engadget — https://engadget.com/2260287/how-to-join-facetime-call-android-phone-windows-pc
- Author: Filipe Espósito
- Published: 2026-09-20T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: facetime, apple, android, windows, cross-platform, video calling, web browser, ios 15, macos monterey, technology
## FaceTime works on Android now
You can join FaceTime calls from Android phones or Windows PCs using a web browser. An iPhone user needs to send you a link to the call.
## This feature arrived in 2021
Apple added cross-platform FaceTime support with iOS 15 and macOS Monterey in 2021, but many people still don't know about it.
## How to join a call
Open the link sent by an iPhone user, enter your name, grant camera and microphone permissions, and tap Join. Use Chrome or Edge for best results.
## iPhone users send the invite
Open FaceTime on iPhone, tap New Call, then tap the green link button to generate a shareable link. Send it via Messages, WhatsApp, or any app.
## Some features don't work
Screen sharing and SharePlay are not available when joining from Android or Windows. You get basic audio and video calling with mute and camera flip options.
## Consider other options too
WhatsApp, Telegram, Zoom, and Google Meet all work across platforms and may offer a better experience than using FaceTime through a web browser.
## Key takeaway

Any Android or Windows user can join a FaceTime call if an iPhone user sends them a link, no Apple account needed.