Activate FaceTime from iOS app?

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paulhollyer OP

Created Nov ’23

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Hi,

I'm full-time carer for my mum (Alzheimers) and need a simple solution for her to call me via FaceTime when I'm not there.

I've done some iOS development many years ago, but I'm no longer up to date with the latest api's etc.

I was wondering if it's possible for me to put an app on her iPad and iPhone that automatically starts FaceTime and calls my number when she taps the app icon to start the app?

For an answer, I'm just really looking for a yes or a no. If yes, maybe a simple explanation of the process I need to follow.

It's not an app I'm looking to publish, I just want to install it on her devices. I seem to remember using an App called 'test flight' I think which allowed a select number of users to download and test the app I was working on at the time. This would be sufficient if it's still the way to go to put an app onto a couple of personal devices for testing.

Many thanks

Paul Hollyer

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Yoshi__ OP

Apr ’25

You can create a URL to FaceTime to initiate a call. See https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/featuredarticles/iPhoneURLScheme_Reference/FacetimeLinks/FacetimeLinks.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40007899-CH2-SW1

Like this:


let facetimeURL = URL(string: "facetime://my-email@me.com")!
UIApplication.shared.open(facetimeURL)

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