FaceTime with the lid closed

If I want to use FaceTime audio with the lid closed, all I get is a black FaceTime window.

And after a minute or two, infamous message appears "No Video. FaceTime has not received any video from the connected camera. restarting your computer may fix the issue.".

How can I use it without opening my macbook?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jul 14, 2022 05:52 AM

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Jul 15, 2022 10:10 AM in response to float32

Greetings float32,

While you currently need to have your Mac open to Make calls in FaceTime on Mac, Apple always welcomes customer feedback and suggestions here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Take care.

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