FaceTime is loaded onto all the best iPhones and Macs, and it’s full of neat tricks – but not all of them are suitable all the time. For instance, you might want to disable FaceTime video reactions (both in iOS and macOS), perhaps because you find them annoying or awkward. If you are, you’re in luck, as we’ll show you how it’s done in a few simple steps.
In iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, Apple introduced a bunch of video reactions to its FaceTime app. These are activated when you do one of a number of gestures, such as a thumbs up or a peace sign. When you perform these gestures, various effects can launch, such as balloons flying through the air or laser beams emerging from behind you.
