facetime options for non IOS devices ?

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#257075 13-Sep-2019 15:57

Hi .
What are the best options for running a Facetime compatible app on non IOS devices , Android & Windows
3rd party software that works/connects with Facetime

Basically Ive been asked to sort an option for video chat , to vid chat with customers(clients) : possibly just once or twice for various customers(clients)
Skype has been ruled out for some reason .
Android & PC would have to have an app installed , no matter what .

but all Iphones allready have Facetime so at least they wouldnt need a 3rd party app installed & then configured , if I can get a compatible app for Androids & Windows

Ive looked at Zoom as another option, but that would need to be installed & then configured on each ph/laptop for possibly just a one off vid chat .

Any suggestions ?
or is there a better way . ?

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#2317248 13-Sep-2019 16:05

Facetime is an apple service..

You only get to play with it if you are inside the walled garden, this means IOS or MacOS exclusively.... no buts no maybes

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#2317264 13-Sep-2019 17:02

Facebook have messenger which should work. But then they would also need to be facebook user . A cheap ios device second hand should be able to run facetime. Otherwise skype, but that doesnt seem as popular these das compared to facetime and messenger. There aren't really that many options for a reliable service

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#2317265 13-Sep-2019 17:05

Google Duo has an iOS app. But that means the client has to install it.
If it's for work get them spring for a MacBook for you! FaceTime problem solved.

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#2317304 13-Sep-2019 17:41

Having recently moved away from Apple while the rest of my family remain, Skype works perfectly and actually better than FaceTime IMO.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation