- You can record a FaceTime call on an iPhone or Mac using the built-in screen recording feature.
- By default, iPhone screen recording won't capture audio, but Mac screen recording will.
- To screen record with audio on iPhone, make sure to tap the Microphone icon.
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Whatever your reason for recording a FaceTime call — whether it's preserving a memory of chatting with a faraway relative or for work-related tasks — it can be done on both your mobile device and your computer with just a few steps.
And yes, you can capture both the video and audio in your recording. Here's everything you need to know.
Can you screen record FaceTime with audio?
When you screen record a FaceTime call on an iPhone, the screen recording will show what was happening on your screen — but you won't be able to hear what was said during the call. If you want the audio to record as well, tap the Microphone icon.
If you screen record a FaceTime call on a Mac, you can capture both the video and audio. For both cases, when you screen record a FaceTime call, the person you're calling does not get a notification that you're screen recording, so be sure to ask for their permission before doing so.
How to record a FaceTime call on iPhone
1. If you don't already have Screen Recording in your Control Center, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Control Center.
3. Find Screen Recording in the More Controls section. Tap the plus (+) icon next to Screen Recording to add it to your Control Center.
4. To start screen recording, swipe down from the top-right of the screen to open the Control Center. Tap the Screen Recording icon. The screen recording will begin when the countdown ends.
5. If you want the audio to record, long press the Screen Recording icon once the countdown ends. Tap the microphone icon.
6. To stop screen recording, swipe down from the top-right of the screen to open the Control Center. Tap the Screen Recording icon once more. The red light will stop blinking when the screen recording has ended.
How to record a FaceTime call on a Mac
1. Open the FaceTime app.
2. Using the keyboard, press Command + Shift + 5 to open the screen recording options.
3. On the toolbar, select Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion.
4. Click Options and choose a Save to location. Ensure that your computer's built-in microphone is selected as well.
5. When you're ready, click Record to start the screen recording.
6. To stop screen recording, click the stop button on the top-right of your screen.