In iOS 26, Apple extended its sensitive content warning protection to FaceTime video calls. Previously, the feature only worked in Contacts, Messages, AirDrop, and shared photo albums. When the feature is enabled, your iPhone uses on-device machine learning to detect nudity during live FaceTime calls and pauses the video stream before displaying potentially sensitive content.
The way it works in FaceTime is different from other apps. Rather than simply blurring an image, FaceTime freezes audio and video when nudity is detected, giving you the option to resume or end the call. All processing happens locally on your device, so Apple never receives an indication that nudity has been detected and accesses your video.
Enabling Sensitive Content Warning for FaceTime
By default, sensitive content warning is disabled for adult accounts. Here’s how to activate it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Faucet Privacy and security.
- Scroll down and tap Sensitive content warning.
- Enable Sensitive content warning up.
Once you’ve done that, scroll down to the “Access to apps and services” section and make sure the toggle next to FaceTime is on. In iOS 26, this replaces the previous “Video Messages” option from earlier iOS versions.
How the feature works
When the sensitive content warning detects nudity during a FaceTime call, the app immediately pauses the audio and video. You will then see a warning message and a suggestion to end the call if you are not comfortable.
From this screen, you can choose to Resume audio and video Or End the call. The warning only appears the first time nudity is detected on a call. If you choose to continue, you will no longer receive warnings during this session.
Communications safety for children
For child accounts under 18, Communication Safety offers similar protection but is managed through Screen Time. Parents can activate it in Settings ➝ Screen Time ➝ Communications Securitywhere it cannot be disabled without parental permission.
