How to Use iOS 17 Facetime Gestures Rock on to Trigger Laser Effects

iOS 17 introduced a fun new way to liven up your FaceTime video calls using hand gestures. One of the gestures is the classic “rock on” sign, which triggers a laser light show effect. Here is how to use the rock on gesture in FaceTime on iOS 17.

New FaceTime Gesture Reactions

With iOS 17, Apple added the ability to trigger animated reactions in FaceTime using simple hand gestures. These reactions fill the screen with fun augmented reality effects like:

• Hearts
• Balloons
• Confetti
• Rain
• Thumbs up/down
• Lasers
• Fireworks

You can trigger them in two ways:

1. Long press your tile during a FaceTime call and tap a reaction icon
2. Use physical hand gestures in view of the camera

The gestures work hands-free to surprise your friends or family on a FaceTime call in a more natural way.

System Requirements

The FaceTime gesture reactions feature requires:

• iOS 17 or newer on iPhone models iPhone 12 or newer
• The front-facing TrueDepth camera on supported devices

How to Trigger the Laser Effect with the “Rock On” Gesture

Here are step-by-step instructions to trigger the laser effect in FaceTime using the “rock on” hand gesture:

1. Initiate a FaceTime video call with a friend or family member also running iOS 17.
2. Make sure the front-facing TrueDepth camera is active during the call.
3. Raise both hands into the classic “rock on” gesture, with your pointer finger and pinky finger raised on each hand.
4. Hold the gesture until lasers blast onto the screen over your FaceTime video.
5. Lower your hands to stop the effect.

The laser effect should initiate within a second or two after making the gesture. You’ll see colorful lasers shooting across the screen.

Here’s a quick rundown of the gesture:

• Raise both hands up, palms facing out
• Extend both pointer fingers and pinky fingers
• Keep other fingers curled into your palm
• Hold for 1-2 seconds to trigger lasers

Other Cool FaceTime Gesture Reactions

Check out these other fun gesture reactions to try in FaceTime:

• 2 Thumbs Up – Fireworks
• Heart Shape – Heart shower
• 2 Peace Signs – Confetti blast
• 1 Thumb Down – Rain storm

Get creative and combine gestures with friends on a FaceTime call!

So, liven up your next FaceTime chat on iOS 17 using the classic “rock on” gesture. Trigger lasers across the screen to surprise your friend or family member. Have fun with all the new gesture reactions.