Recording FaceTime Calls on iPhone, iPad or Mac

Introduction

• FaceTime calls are useful for communication on iOS devices and Macs.
• Recording FaceTime calls can be helpful for saving special moments or interviews.

Recording FaceTime Calls on a Mac

• Utilize macOS screen recording features.

Steps:

1. Open FaceTime on Mac.
2. Press Command + Shift + 5 to open screen capture menu.
3. Click Options.
4. Choose a save location under "Save to".
5. Select Built-in Microphone under "Microphone".
6. Decide to Record Entire Screen or Selected Portion.
7. Click Record to start recording.
8. Conduct your FaceTime call.
9. Click Stop Recording after the call ends.

Recording FaceTime Calls on an iPhone using Mac

• Requires connecting iPhone to Mac, as iOS doesn't record FaceTime audio natively.

Steps:

1. Connect iPhone/iPad to Mac via Lightning cable.
2. Open QuickTime on Mac.
3. Click File > New Movie Recording.
4. Select your iPhone from camera options via arrow next to record button.
5. Unlock iPhone; display appears on Mac.
6. Adjust volume bar in QuickTime.
7. Open FaceTime on iPhone.
8. Click Record button in QuickTime.
9. Make FaceTime call on iPhone.
10. Click Stop button in QuickTime to cease recording.
11. Save the recording via File > Save.
12. Name and choose save location.

Conclusion

• Recording FaceTime calls is legitimate for interviews or remote special occasions.
• Requires updated macOS and iOS.
• Guidance provided by iMore and Apple expert Joseph Keller.