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FaceTime's getting a makeover in iOS 15, and one change that adds some Zoom-like capabilities to FaceTime is the ability to schedule a FaceTime call and invite your friends with the Calendar app. Let's learn how to schedule a FaceTime meeting.
Related: How to Create A Contact Group on iPhone for Sending Group Emails & Messages
Why You'll Love This Tip
- Stop struggling to herd cats. Instead, send one calendar invite with a FaceTime link to everyone you want to get together!
- Easily start and share a FaceTime just by clicking on a link in the Calendar app.
How to Schedule a FaceTime Call in Calendar App in iOS 15
Important: If you have not yet updated to iOS 15, you'll need to do so before this tip will work. To learn more about other new iOS 15 features, follow our Tip of the Day newsletter. Here's how to schedule a FaceTime call with Calendar on iPhone.
- Open the Calendar app.
![Open Calendar app]()
- Tap the + icon in the upper-right corner.
![Add event]()
- Enter a title for your FaceTime call.
![Add title]()
- Tap on the date to change it, if needed.
![Tap date]()
- Select the date for your FaceTime call.
![Select date]()
- Tap on the time to change it, if needed.
![Tap time]()
- Scroll through the numbers shown to select your start time.
![Select time]()
- Tap on Location or Video Call.
![Tap Location or Video Call]()
- Tap on FaceTime.
![Tap FaceTime]()
- Tap Add to add the event to your Calendar. You can also customize any other settings as needed before you add the event.
![Tap add]()
- To share, tap the date your FaceTime is scheduled for.
![Tap date]()
- Select the event you just scheduled.
![Select FaceTime event]()
- Tap the Share icon.
![Tap Share icon]()
- Select how you want to share and whom you’d like to share it with.
![Select contacts]()
- Tap the send arrow to send the invite.
![Send invite]()
This link will be available to users of both iPhones and other devices, and you can find the link in your Calendar app. Also, check out how to schedule emails on your iPhone.
