FaceTime Ringing Explained: How Many Times It Rings

FaceTime is a popular app among Apple users that has eased millions of lives in many ways.

For instance, you might need to break urgent news to your friend, and you can simply call him through FaceTime.

However, there are often circumstances where we might be calling someone and thinking, “How Many Times Does FaceTime Ring?”

Shortly explained, FaceTime rings 11 times before a call ends. However, numerous factors may affect the ringing duration and the quality of the call.

So, let’s wait no longer and start discussing everything related to FaceTime and its call duration.

How Many Times Does FaceTime Ring?

The duration of the ringing of a FaceTime call is uncertain. This is because the call ringing depends on the internet stability, the person’s availability, and your patience.

Generally, FaceTime rings 11 times before a call ends. 

However, if a contact isn’t responding to your call even if the “11 Rings” duration has ended, this doesn’t mean they are ignoring you. There can be many reasons why a FaceTime call isn’t being answered; some include:

Unstable Network:

Although it’s very rare that you can get 11 rings with an unstable network, this can be another reason for your call getting dropped just before someone answers it. 

Server Glitches:

Like all the other applications, FaceTime also receives regular maintenance, and that can be a reason for your calls not getting answered even after ringing.

How To Know A FaceTime Call Can Be Successful?

After reading the above problems, you might be thinking about what factors determine a successful FaceTime call.

Well, it’s general that once you start seeing your friend’s Video and listening to the audio, the call looks successful. However, here are some factors that can decide if your call was successful from your end or not.

Ringing Sound:

After starting a FaceTime call, listen for a ringing sound. The presence of this sound indicates that the call is active and the recipient’s device is being notified. It’s one of the starting stages of the call.

Connection Status:

As the call is being set up, your device will display a “Connecting” or “Calling” status, indicating that the connection is in the process of being established. If you or the contact who is being called has a poor internet connection, the call will be disconnected from this stage and will not proceed further.

Video or Audio Feed:

Once the connection is successfully established, verify if you can see the recipient’s video stream (for video calls) or hear their voice (for audio-only calls) and vice versa. This confirms a successful connection.

Call Duration:

Look for the call duration, which begins counting once the call is initiated and is ongoing. Typically, the duration of the call is displayed on your device’s screen.

You finally have a successful FaceTime call. 

What is The Time Limit of a FaceTime Call?

The duration of a FaceTime call can extend even up to 10 hours, provided that there are no minor problems during the call.

However, it’s important to understand general issues that could affect the continuity of a FaceTime call, including:

Internet Connection:

FaceTime calls heavily depend on a consistent internet connection. A strong network ensures that video and audio data can be transmitted smoothly, allowing for a great experience. 

In contrast, a weak or unstable internet connection can result in disruptions, frozen screens, or even dropped calls. 

Battery Life:

The battery life of the device directly impacts the duration of a FaceTime call. Video calls consume a lot of power, and a low battery can eventually result in a disconnected call.

Overheating:

Prolonged use of a device for FaceTime calls, especially when the device is placed under blankets or used extensively, can cause it to overheat. To prevent damage to the device, it may automatically end the call when overheating is detected. 

Even if you want to use the device under blankets, try to provide some cool air to the phone every 10-15 minutes to avoid overheating and call disruptions.

What Does “Unavailable” Mean on FaceTime?

When you are being displayed “Unavailable” while calling someone on FaceTime, it can refer to a lot of meaning. These include;

1. The Person Is Unavailable:

When FaceTime displays the status as “Unavailable,” a common reason can be that the person is genuinely unavailable and couldn’t receive the call. This could be due to various reasons, such as the person being busy, away from their device, or setting their status to “Do Not Disturb.” 

2. The Person Is on Another Call:

Another common reason for FaceTime displaying “Unavailable” is that the recipient is already talking to someone else. 

As most iOS users know, FaceTime can only handle one active call at a time. In this scenario, you’ll have to wait until the person ends their current call and call them again.

3. Weak Internet Connection:

As mentioned before, FaceTime can work properly as long as you have a good internet connection. An unstable or weak internet connection can be a cause of the “Unavailable” status on FaceTime. 

4. Your Call Was Declined:

It’s also possible that the receiver doesn’t want to receive the call and declines intentionally. If the recipient actively declines the FaceTime call, FaceTime doesn’t display “Declined” but shows an “Unavailable” status to respect user privacy. 

The person on the receiving end may choose to decline the call for various reasons, including being occupied, preferring another mode of communication, or simply not wanting to engage in a video call at that moment.