How to Turn off FaceTime

 In this article, we will discuss how you can restrict the use of FaceTime or completely disable it. Once you install FaceTime on your device, it comes enabled by default. You may sometimes need to free up some space on your device, and disabling FaceTime might be a fast-acting solution. Below we have mentioned steps with the help of which you can turn off FaceTime on your device.

How to Disable FaceTime in iOS

You can disable FaceTime on your iPad or iPhone in no time. Once you have disabled FaceTime on your iOS device, it won’t be able to send or accept FaceTime calls. Also, the FaceTime app will not appear on your device’s home screen. Follow the below-mentioned steps to disable FaceTime:

1. Go to Settings on your iPad or iPhone.
2. Scroll below to the option “FaceTime” and click on it.
3. All the settings regarding FaceTime will appear.
4. You can then deactivate FaceTime from the toggle button appearing there.
5. On deactivating the app, your toggle switch will turn to white/grey from green.
6. If you want to re-enable FaceTime, turn on the toggle switch.

How to Restrict FaceTime Access

There’s no doubt that you would want to hide the app from prying eyes. You can use the “Screen Time” feature in iOS 12 or later or the “Restrictions” settings in iOS 11 and earlier:

Restrict Facetime in iOS 12 and later

You won’t find “Restriction” settings in iOS 12 or later. However, there is a “Screen Time” option present that works pretty much the same. So, follow the below-mentioned steps to restrict FaceTime using the Screen Time in iOS 12 or later.

1. First, go to “Settings” on your device.
2. Further, click on the “Screen Time” option present there.
3. Then click on “Turn on Screen Time.”
4. Press “Continue.”
5. Further click on the option “This Is My iPhone.”
6. Then press the option “Content & Privacy Restrictions.” And turn on the toggle for it.
7. Further click on “Allowed Apps.”
8. Then, press the FaceTime toggle to disable the app.
9. In case you want to re-enable it, click on the toggle switch again.

Restrict Facetime in iOS 11 and earlier

Follow the below-mentioned steps to restrict FaceTime in iOS 11 or earlier:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click on General.
3. Then, search for the “Restrictions” option to view the settings. It might be in the disabled mode.
4. To restrict FaceTime, you need to enable “Restrictions.”
5. Further, set up a passcode in the Set Passcode screen.
6. You need to then enable the FaceTime slider. It will appear under the “Disable Restrictions” section.

How to Disable FaceTime on Mac

You can disable FaceTime on Mac in a way similar to that on an iPhone.

1. On your Mac, open FaceTime.
2. On the upper-left side menu bar, click on FaceTime.
3. Tap on the option “Turn FaceTime Off,” and you are done.
4. In case you want to get back to it, press “Turn On” whenever required.

Log Out of FaceTime on Mac

You can log out of FaceTime if you don’t want others to access it while they use your system.

1. Search for FaceTime, open it, and then log in to it.
2. Tap on FaceTime appearing in the upper-left menu bar.
3. Further click on the “Preferences” option.
4. Then press “Sign Out.”
5. Please be noted that, now whenever you want to use FaceTime, you need to log in with your details.

So, these were the steps with which you can turn off FaceTime on iOS and macOS.

Everleig is a Blog expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2003. As a technical expert, Everleig has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as blogstar.uk.com

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