How can I restore FaceTime reactions on my iPhone 16?

For some reason my FaceTime reactions stopped working. When I looked up the solutions, it tells me to use the video effect button on my control center, but it’s not there. I’ve tried searching for it on the “add options” thing and searching for it in settings but nothing comes up.


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Original Title: My Control Center doesn't have the Video Effects button

iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 8, 2025 4:17 PM

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Jun 9, 2025 6:29 PM in response to seth19owens

Re: My Control Center doesn't have the Video Effects button :

For some reason my FaceTime reactions stopped working


Apple Support's online article: Use video conferencing features on iPhone - Apple Support may be helpful:

Eg: says:

Use video effects in a video call

  1. During a video call on your iPhone, in the FaceTime app or a third-party video conferencing app, open Control Center.
  2. Tap FaceTime Controls, then choose:
  • Reactions: Allows you to use hand gestures to add reactions.

When Reactions is turned off in Control Center, you can’t use hand gestures to add reactions,

but you can add reactions by tapping the icons that appear when you touch and hold your tile in the call. "


If you need more info. on using hand gestures to trigger the reactions : See Add reactions in a video call.

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How can I restore FaceTime reactions on my iPhone 16?

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