Tips for enhancing the FaceTime call experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

With last year’s iOS 15 release and macOS Monterey comes new features to help you better connect with others. Facetime is now better than ever, especially on newer Apple devices. These are the new features that you can utilize to make Facetime on your iPhone, iPad or Mac as enjoyable and productive as possible. Also, don’t forget to share some of your favorite Facetime tips with us too.

Center Stage

Center Stage came last spring, a bit before iOS 15, and has been an addition to new iPads since. Using machine learning, the front-facing Ultra Wide camera moves with you, keeping you and anyone else within the frame. Center Stage is one of my favorite Facetime tips as I often don’t stay still on video calls. This feature is currently only on select iPads, however, it can work on certain Macs connected to a Studio Display.

You can check if your iPad is compatible with Center Stage.

Voice Isolation mode

Apple gets it. We’re all busy and sometimes we can’t find a quiet place to take a call. Voice Isolation mode uses machine learning and spotlights your voice to block any background noises. For instance, if it hears a lawn mower outside or a child crying, the sounds won’t interrupt your call. This will work on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running on iOS 15 or macOS Monterey.

Wide Spectrum mode

Wide Spectrum mode, which uses the microphone on your phone to make every sound in your call instead of Voice Isolation. Wide Spectrum mode is ideal for musicians and anyone who wishes to be able to hear all that’s happening in your area. This works on any iPhone with the A12 Bionic chip or later.

Mute alerts

Tired of hearing others talk on mute while you are calling? Mute alerts are subtle reminders to remind you to unmute yourself if you’re talking while on mute. It saves you the hassle of constantly repeating, “okay friend, you’re on mute!” Use Mute alerts on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running on iOS 15 or macOS Monterey.

Any other Facetime tips?

Did you know about all these features? What are other Facetime tips you would include? Comment below to let us know your other Facetime tips.