WhatsApp now lets you make or receive voice and video calls on the desktop app for Windows and Mac. The feature was earlier rolled out for only select users but is now available to everyone in India. This will be very useful for those who use WhatsApp desktop every day for work or personal purposes.
How to Download WhatsApp Desktop App
If you don’t have WhatsApp on your computer, you can download it here for Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, and Mac.
Which versions of the WhatsApp desktop app can make calls?
WhatsApp said the calling feature is supported on Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 or higher and macOS 10.13 or higher. But currently you can only make one-on-one WhatsApp calls as the desktop app of WhatsApp does not currently support group calls.
System requirements for WhatsApp video calls on PC
To make WhatsApp voice and video calls on your desktop, you need three things:
- Audio output device and microphone for calls. If you want to make a video call, you’ll also need a webcam.
- Active internet connection on your computer and mobile phone.
- Additionally, you’ll need to give WhatsApp permission to access your computer’s microphone and camera to make calls.
How to make WhatsApp calls on PC
Here’s how to make WhatsApp calls from your desktop.
- First, install the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows or Mac.
- Scan using your phone QR code on your computer.
- Your WhatsApp account will open on the screen.
- Now open the chat and click Voice call icon or video call icon in the upper right corner.
- WhatsApp calls will be made directly from the desktop.
WhatsApp’s desktop voice and video calling features work the same as the Android or iOS apps. It is also said to be end-to-end encrypted. For more tutorials, visit our how-to section.
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