You can make FaceTime calls directly from Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later), or hand off a call in progress from your iPhone or iPad.
To get started using FaceTime, you need to set up an iPhone or iPad to use as a Continuity Camera. Here’s how:
Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime. Sign in to FaceTime with your Apple ID, if you haven’t already.
- Open the FaceTime app on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later).
- On the Continuity Camera screen, do either of the following:
- If you already appear in the list of users: Select your profile, then confirm on your iPhone or iPad.
- If you don’t appear in the list of users: Select Other to reveal a QR code, then open the Camera app on your iPhone or iPad, scan the QR code, then tap Connect to Apple TV and confirm on your iPhone or iPad.
- Position your iPhone or iPad near the TV in landscape orientation so that the rear camera (iPhone) or front camera (iPad) faces you and you’re satisfied with the way you appear in the preview on your TV screen.
You can also press the Play/Pause button on the Siri Remote to skip this step.
After a short countdown, your iPhone or iPad camera is ready to use with FaceTime on Apple TV. - To pause or disconnect your iPhone or iPad’s camera, tap Pause or Disconnect on your iPhone or iPad’s lock screen.
(This how-to is based on my experiences and info on Apple’s support pages.)
