Have you noticed FaceTime opening automatically on your Mac when you start up your computer? It can be annoying, but don’t worry – there are ways to stop this from happening. In this guide, we’ll show you how to prevent FaceTime from opening automatically and how to disable it for incoming calls.
How to Stop FaceTime from Opening Automatically at Startup
- Make sure FaceTime is closed on your Mac.
- Open Finder and press Command + Shift + G (or go to the Go menu and select “Go to Folder”).
- Enter the following path: ~/Library/Settings/com.apple.FaceTime.plist.
- Move the com.apple.FaceTime.plist file to another location, such as your desktop or Documents folder.
- Restart your Mac as usual.
By following these steps, FaceTime should no longer open automatically when you start your Mac. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust some configuration options after restarting FaceTime.
How to Stop FaceTime from Opening Automatically with Incoming Calls
If FaceTime opens automatically when you receive an incoming call on your Mac, you can disable it to prevent this from happening:
- Open FaceTime on your Mac.
- Click on the FaceTime menu and select “Disable FaceTime.”
Disabling FaceTime will prevent it from automatically opening for incoming calls on your Mac. Alternatively, you can enable Do Not Disturb mode on your Mac to stop FaceTime from starting automatically for incoming calls.
Do Not Disturb mode will silence FaceTime calls and notifications on your Mac. The advantage of using this mode over disabling FaceTime completely is that you can still make and receive calls using your iPhone on your Mac.
With these methods, you can regain control over when FaceTime opens on your Mac and prevent any unwanted interruptions.
FAQs for How to Stop FaceTime Opening Automatically on Mac:
1. How can this guide help stop FaceTime from opening automatically on Mac?
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to prevent FaceTime from opening automatically on your Mac, whether it’s at startup or with incoming calls.
2. Which devices and operating systems are supported for this guide?
This guide is applicable to Apple devices running either macOS or iOS.
