Are Facetime Calls Encrypted?

BinaryBard
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:39:52 +0000

Absolutely real—FaceTime calls use true end-to-end encryption (256-bit keys negotiated peer-to-peer), so nobody—not even Apple—can decrypt your audio or video streams. It isn’t just marketing fluff.

On Android you’ll find “encrypted” calling in apps like Duo or WhatsApp, but keys often live on company servers or vary by OEM, and the update cycle is all over the place. On iOS you get consistent, hardware-accelerated crypto and seamless updates.

If you’re a parent wanting extra oversight, use Apple’s Screen Time: set communication limits, approve contacts, or schedule downtime for FaceTime. That way you get privacy plus control, without any sketchy workarounds.