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Apple FaceTime URL Scheme not initiating call

Using Apple's URL Scheme Reference for FaceTime Links on a website, the link opens the FaceTime app but doesn't pass the number/email to be called or start the FaceTime call.

<a href="facetime:[email protected]">Connect using FaceTime</a>

Is this scheme still supported? Any thoughts?

Additional Info Edit: This is the actual code I'm using:

<a href="facetime:[email protected]">Apple FaceTime</a>

This image shows the popup asking if I wish to place a FaceTime call after clicking the link:

FaceTime call from webpage URL

This image shows the open FaceTime app where nothing happens.

FaceTime call from webpage URL

Solution

  • Essentially, wait for the bug fix. As I responded to your comment on my post, and for other's sake: Yes. It's a bug with iOS. I've reported it with Apple and they've currently fixed with the latest Beta of iOS. They just need to push this fix out.