Blog Summary: Did you ever feel the need to record FaceTime calls with your friends and keep those special moments safely stored on your iPhone? Well, FaceTime offers the built-in feature to record the video of ongoing calls but not the audio. In this guide, we’ll discuss an efficient method to screen record FaceTime call with sound on iOS devices.
WARNING: US Laws On Recording Conversations!
The state laws of California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington require the consent of all parties before they are recorded. Whether it’s in audio, or video form, virtually, or in person, recording someone without permission is considered illegal eavesdropping or wiretapping & the individual can face imprisonment and fines.
Can You Record A FaceTime Call On iPhone?
Why Record FaceTime Calls?
FaceTime enables us to stay in touch with everyone, even though there are miles apart. Several people use video chatting applications for preserving precious moments while communicating with their loved ones. Here’re some creative ways to use FaceTime call recordings:
- You can record and playback your work calls for future reference.
- Enjoy HD-quality screen recordings while interviewing speakers.
- Use FaceTime to record podcast sessions with guests.
- Prepare journalistic research or presentation through recorded talks.
Note: You will be able to record your FaceTime call along with sound up to the iOS version 13.3. Further versions have recently applied restrictions to record the audio for the FaceTime call. So make sure of your iPhone for its iOS version before trying to go forward with the process. For the iOS versions above 13.3 one can use an alternative way.
Can You Screen Record FaceTime With Audio On iPhone? If Yes, How To Do It?
Yes, you can record FaceTime with sound on your iPhone. Unlike, most Android devices which require third-party apps for screen recording, no such apps are needed for iPhone. The screen recorder on the iPhone is good enough to capture the screen you are in the FaceTime call.
Step 2: Scroll down and locate Control Centre and tap on it.
Step 3: Make sure, you turn on the toggle switch for Access within Apps. Tap on Customize Controls.
Step 4: This will show you a list of apps which are allowed to appear in the Control Centre. To add the recording app, click on the plus sign in front of Screen Recording. It is now included on the list, which will make Screen Recorder icon in the Control Centre.
Step 5: Launch FaceTime app, select a contact, and make a FaceTime call.
Step 7: Once the call starts ringing, you need to open the Control Centre. Tap on the Screen Recorder will start a recording, this will only record the screen with no sound.
Now if you wish to record FaceTime with audio, you need to follow one additional step.
Long press on the Screen Recorder, and you will see all the options while recording. It shows a sign for a microphone which appears greyed out and the says Microphone Off.
Step 8: Tap on the Microphone sign, and it will show you the sign get colored and the command shown below changes to Microphone On.
Step 9: Locate the Start Recording button and tap on it, to start recording. This will immediately start a countdown, and you can continue your FaceTime call.
Remember everything on your iPhone screen is recorded along with the audio. Therefore, close any notifications or sounds turned on for them to avoid interruption on record FaceTime with sound on iPhone.
Step 10: Once you are done with the call, close the recording by tapping on the red bar which appears on top of the screen. It shows you a confirmation dialogue box, tap on the Stop button from the options.
While you are changing the microphone settings, you get options to change the default saving location of your FaceTime with audio call. It can be changed to Skype or Messenger. This will broadcast your video via any of the chosen.
To play the media file on your iPhone, go to the location of the saved screen recording. This is how to screen record FaceTime with sound on the iPhone in an easy way without any help from third-party apps.
Alternatively, you can use another phone or camera to record the ongoing FaceTime call on your iPhone. This method works every time and does not have a restrictions for the iOS versions. We advise to record the FaceTime calls while notifying the other person as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
a) Can You Legally Record a Facetime Call?
The short answer is Yes! There are certainly no restrictions in recording screen or audio on FaceTime. Even the platform doesn’t notify or tell you when someone screenshots or screen capture during a video chat.
At WeTheGeek, we do not tempt anyone to record conversations without their consent and permission. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk!
b) Why can’t I record FaceTime with audio?
FaceTime doesn’t offer an integrated feature to record sound while chatting. But you can access and use the built-in iOS screen recording feature under Control Center to record the FaceTime screen and audio. Make sure you adjust volume settings for a better audio output.
Alternatively, you can take the help of a third-party screen recording app for iPhone or Mac to capture video and audio while chatting with your loved ones.
Wrapping up:
This is how you record FaceTime with sound on iPhone. So, record your FaceTime calls with audio and share it with your friends or save them on your photo’s album.
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Krystel
I followed every single step in this article. Yet, it stops recording sound as soon as I start a FaceTime call. Yes, I have the microphone turned on. It records sound prior to me starting the FaceTime call. Yet, once I have started the call, all the sound is gone.Zaxb
Same!! Open to any suggestions!Dano
I am having the EXACT same problem as Krystel and Zaxb. PLEASE HELP!MlePatron
Having same problem as everyone else. Sound is there until FaceTime starts.Jason
Exact same issue. All other applications are turned off, ios fully updated, all sound/mic options enabled yet as soon as facetime engages no sound.kapil
i am pretty sure apple updated it to mute the audio for calls for security reasonsK Lyzy
Ditto and trying to find a solution.David
Same problem! I see the question was asked over a month ago and no reply. Are you still there or did COVID19 get you?Jenny
Me too. The audio turns off as soon as FaceTime connects. Anyone have a solution!Bob G
Same problem as the others…no audio on FaceTime recordings, even though microphone is ON. Another site said Apple does not allow this type of recording. Know anything about that?Bob G
Thanks very much for your suggestions!Lenya Erdt
Apple did this because of laws. of course you need the other persons consent for stuff like this, and it cannot be changed. so u have to stick to screen recording a call without audio /:Mike richard
Having same problem any answers on why this happensMike richard
Having same problem any answersZinny
call first then screen record ? like the instructions say ?Nancy Laws
I have the same issue! Called support several months ago about this and they didn’t even know there was such a thing as screen record until I showed them how!Ica
Having the same issue. Has anyone figured out how to record facetime with sound?Rahul
This helps. Thanks a lotVladimir
Not work audio rec. !!!! This is bad !!!???LovesHamilton
What you can do, is you can do a screen recording without sound, and then record audio on another device using Voice Memos or some other voice recording app, and then send the audio and screen recording to the same device and use iMovie or another video editing app to put the screen recording with the audio. That’s what I’ve been doing.LovesHamilton
What you can do is you can screen record your FaceTime, and then record audio on another device using Voice Memos or another voice recording app. Then get both the audio and screen recording on the same device and use iMovie or some other video editing app to put the screen recording with the audio. That’s what I’ve been doing.Todd
I followed these instructions for recording with sound during a FaceTime call however, when I play back the video, there is no sound. Any solutions or ideas? ThanksRsmon Salvador Munoz
Thank you will try. I didn’t know you could do this.Mridula Nimawat
Glad it helped you.Mike
15.4 … We have no sound from FaceTime callMansi Vijay
Hey Mike, Thanks for connecting! And, can you please elaborate more about the issue? Are you looking for tips & tricks to resolve the no sound issue on FaceTime call?Colleen Carter
It will NOT record the sound of you have anything above iOS 13.3! Note: You will be able to record your FaceTime call along with sound up to the iOS version 13.3. Further versions have recently applied restrictions to record the audio for the FaceTime call. So make sure of your iPhone for its iOS version before trying to go forward with the process.Mansi Vijay
Hey Colleen, Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we are working to update the information.Mansi Vijay
Hey Colleen, We have already added a note that states that it doesn’t record the sound. Please check the information and let us know if you face any issues further. Thank you!