Tips and Tricks

Ever Tried These New Hand Gestures in FaceTime?

These aren't just silly additions; they're a clever way to inject personality, immediacy, and nonverbal communication into your video calls.

FaceTime, the iconic video calling platform, has revolutionized how we connect. But beyond the familiar faces on the screen, a hidden world of interactive fun awaits: the realm of FaceTime hand gestures. These playful gestures, introduced in iOS 17, add a layer of augmented reality (AR) to your calls, transforming your living room into a dynamic stage for expression and joy.

These gestures work seamlessly with existing iPhone and iPad cameras, recognizing your movements with impressive accuracy. Simply hold your hand up in view, perform the specific action, and boom – your chosen animation fills the screen, adding a layer of interactivity and delight to your call.

Supported devices:

• iPhone 12 or later with iOS 17
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (10th generation)
• iPad Air (4th generation and later)
• iPad mini (6th generation) with iPadOS 17
• MacBook or iMac with Apple silicon (M1, M2, etc.) running macOS Sonoma, with the built-in camera.
• Apple TV 4K with tvOS 17, using an iPhone as Continuity Camera

 

On your next Facetime call, try the following hand gestures:

• Like: One thumb up.
• Dislike: One thumb down.
• Fireworks: Two thumbs up.
• Rain: Two thumbs down.
• Balloons: Use two fingers to make the peace sign.
• Confetti: Make two peace signs with both hands.
• Heart: Use two hands to make a heart shape with your fingers.
• Laser show: Make a rock & roll sign with both hands.

Let the hand games begin!