How to Use Effects in FaceTime on iOS 17

Sep. 21, 2023



If you love the animated effects in the Messages app on iPhone, you should know how to use effects on FaceTime in iOS 17. Apple’s new iOS brings someamazing additions to the FaceTime app, including the ability to use on-screen effects and reactions while you’re on a FaceTime video call. It fills up your screen with super cool AR animations and 3D effects that will blow your mind. While the reactions are similar to what we have been using in Messages, but FaceTime effects come with an exciting twist- you can trigger them with gestures rather than words. Undoubtedly, it will make your FaceTime calls more expressive and fun. Here’s how to use FaceTime effects in iOS 17.

How to use FaceTime Effects on iPhone in iOS 17

How to use FaceTime Effects on iPhone in iOS 17

Note: FaceTime Effects are only available for iPhone 12 and later models.

Below is the list of reaction effects and supported gestures to use reactions on FaceTime in iOS 17.