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is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - space-time - 09-02-2013

thanks


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - onthedownlow - 09-02-2013

In iOS 7, yes. (and potentially Mavericks, but not yet)

Until then, I don't think you can.


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - space-time - 09-02-2013

thanks


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - sekker - 09-02-2013

NSA says 'No!'


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - Article Accelerator - 09-02-2013

space-time wrote:
is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video)

What OTDL said (except it will be in Maverick's FaceTime), but in the meantime, this may work:

http://macmost.com/use-facetime-only-for-audio.html


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - space-time - 09-02-2013

Article Accelerator wrote:
[quote=space-time]
is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video)

What OTDL said (except it will be in Maverick's FaceTime), but in the meantime, this may work:

http://macmost.com/use-facetime-only-for-audio.html
Thanks!

"If you have a slow connection, or just want to talk to someone without the video part of FaceTime, you can simply hide the FaceTime app on your Mac (Command+H or FaceTime, Hide FaceTime). This will pause the video signal between you and the other party, but leave audio on. This uses less bandwidth and processing power. You can quickly switch back to video by unhiding the app."


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - Ombligo - 09-02-2013

Simply use a small piece this high-tech substance applied over the camera:




Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - space-time - 09-02-2013

Ombligo wrote:
Simply use a small piece this high-tech substance applied over the camera:


It is about bandwidth not bandaid


Re: is there a way to start FaceTime in audio-only mode (no video) - onthedownlow - 09-02-2013

It hasn't been advertised in Mavericks, yet. Though I expect it will be.

I've also been running Mavericks, and all updates, since it's release. FYI