WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, and it’s not just popular for text messages or voice calls. WhatsApp users also have the option to make video calls. The video calling feature on WhatsApp is free and all you need to get started is an active internet connection. The best part is that you can also make WhatsApp online video calls. Follow this guide and we’ll tell you how to make a video call on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp: How to make a video call from your smartphone
Using WhatsApp, you can make video calls with individual contacts or groups. The process is very simple, just follow the steps below.
- Open WhatsApp and choose one touch Make a video call.
- Open their chat and click camera The icon at the top enables video calls.
While on a one-to-one call, you can also choose to add other people to the call. Here’s how.
- During a WhatsApp video call, tap Add participants button in the upper right corner.
- choose one touch > Click Add to.
Additionally, add contacts to one-on-one calls and you can choose to start a group video call. Please follow the steps below.
- Open WhatsAppchoose one group chat and open it.
- When the chat opens, click camera icon Click at the top to start a video call with the group.
As of now, WhatsApp supports group voice or video calls with up to 8 people.
WhatsApp web video calling
To initiate a video call via WhatsApp Web, follow the steps below.
- Open WhatsApp Web and Log in to your account.
- hit vertical three points icon and click Create room.
- You will see a pop-up window, click continue Continue in “Meet”. Please note that you need a Facebook account to use this feature.
- Now create a room and you can start a video call.
- Just share the video call link with others on WhatsApp.
- To create a room with specific contacts or groups, Open That chat window, click attachment icon and click Roomwhich is the last icon in the list.
Facebook’s Messenger Rooms feature allows video calls with up to 50 users at a time.
This method allows you to make video calls through WhatsApp on your phone or computer.
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