Working together
Tune FaceTime and other collaborative tools to share better
Monterey does a great deal for communicating and collaborating, whether it’s with your colleagues or friends. Even before the slightly delayed arrival of SharePlay features to integrate rich media in your calls, FaceTime and Messages have enhancements which are tucked away in the Control Centre.
1 Portrait Mode
Depending on your Mac and its peripherals, you may be able to use FaceTime’s new audio and video effects. If you have an M1 model, Portrait mode should be available at least when you’re using the internal camera. With the app open and camera on, open the Control Centre, and at the top click Video Effects to reveal the Portrait option, which blurs the background.
2 Mic Mode
If you have either an M1 or a recent Intel model, with FaceTime open, open the Control Centre, and at the top click Mic Mode, where you may be able to turn on Voice Isolation, which suppresses most background sounds, or choose Wide Spectrum, which is ideal for capturing singing or music from a group.