According to Statista, WhatsApp is considered the single most popular global messaging app in the world with about two billion monthly active users — that's close to one out of every three people on earth. If you count yourself among them, you may want to use the service for video chats in addition to voice calls and text messaging.
No matter how you connect to WhatsApp, whether it's via the mobile app or the desktop app on your PC or Mac, you can join a video call with just a few clicks or taps.
On both iPhone and Android, you can start a video call from the WhatsApp Calls tab or from the Chat tab.
1. Tap the Calls tab, located at the bottom of the screen on iPhone and at the top on Android.
2. Tap the New call button, shaped like a phone. It's at the top on iPhone and at the bottom on Android.
Tap the "New call" button and then choose who you want to video call. Dave Johnson3. In your list of contacts, find the person you want to call.
Tap the video button at the far right of the screen to place the call.
1. Tap the Chats tab, located at the bottom of the screen on iPhone and at the top on Android.
2. In your list of chat messages, find and tap the chat for the person you want to talk to.
3. At the top of the chat page, tap the video button to start the video call.
There's a button to launch a video call from the top of every chat. Dave JohnsonQuick tip: WhatsApp does not charge a fee, so WhatsApp calls — both audio and video — are free.
Even so, like any online activity, WhatsApp calls rely on the internet, so if you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, you will use data from your mobile plan. Depending on your plan, that might cost money.
You can switch between voice and video on a WhatsApp call already in progress.
1. Tap the Video button at the bottom of the screen, shaped like a video camera. It's always visible on Android, but you might need to tap the iPhone screen (or click the desktop screen) to make the controls appear first.
You can switch back and forth between video and audio on the same call. Dave Johnson2.
The other party will get notified you are switching to video. If your contact chooses to switch, then it becomes a video call. If the other party does nothing or declines the video, it reverts back to a voice call.
1. Tap the Cancel video button (the video with a slash through it). This disables your video.
2. The other party sees a message that you've turned off your video. If he or she also taps the Cancel video button, the call reverts to a voice call. If not, it stays a video call with only one party's video disabled.
You can switch back and forth between voice and video calls as many times as you like in a call.
How to make a group video call on WhatsAppOne of WhatsApp's strengths is its ability to handle group video calls with up to eight participants at once. You can launch a group video call several different ways.
1. Tap the Chats tab.
2. In the list of chat messages, tap the chat you want to video call.
3. Tap the Video call button at the top of the screen. The call will start immediately.
4. After the call starts, you can add more people to the video call (up to eight, including yourself). To do that, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap Add participant, then choose the person you want to add to the video call.
Swipe up to add more participants to a call. Dave Johnson From the Calls tab1.
Tap the Calls tab.
2. Tap the New call button.
3. At the top of the contact list, tap New group call.
4. Select up to seven people and then tap the Video button.
5. After the call starts, you can add more people to the video call (up to eight, including yourself). To do that, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap Add participant, then choose the person you want to add to the video call.
You can convert a one-on-one video call into a group call at any time. When you're in a call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap Add participant, then choose the person you want to add to the video call.
How to join a group video call on WhatsAppIf someone includes you in a group video call, you'll get the invitation when the call starts, but don't feel pressured to answer right away.
Even if you reject the call, you can still get back to it and join the call any time before it ends.
1. When you're included in a group call, you'll receive a notification inviting you to join.
2. If you want to accept the call, tap Open. To defer the call, tap Ignore.
3. If you're joining the call, you'll see the call menu, where you can preview details about the call including the list of participants. Tap Join.
When someone invites you to a group call, you can see all the participants before choosing to join it. Dave JohnsonQuick tip: Even if you've linked your desktop computer to your mobile device, group video call invitations will go to your phone because group video isn't yet supported on the desktop.
If you previously tapped Ignore to defer a video call or you didn't respond at all, you can still join the video call as long as it's still in progress.
1. Tap the Calls tab.
2. If the call is still in progress, you'll see a banner for the call. Tap it to open the call menu screen.
3. Tap Join.
If you miss a video invitation, you can join it later if it's still in progress. Dave Johnson How to make a WhatsApp video call on a computerThere are two ways to use WhatsApp on a computer — on a web browser using WhatsApp Web or on the desktop app, if you've installed it.
Unfortunately, you can only make video calls using the desktop app version of WhatsApp, not the website version.
1. If you haven't already installed the desktop app, install the WhatsApp Desktop for Windows or Mac.
2. After you install the app, link WhatsApp on your phone to the desktop. To do that, tap the QR code icon at the top-right of the mobile app. Then tap Scan and point your phone's camera at the QR code on the desktop app. Finally, tap Link a Device to complete the connection.
You'll need to scan the QR code on the desktop app with the WhatsApp app on your mobile device to use the desktop version. Dave Johnson3.
Open the chat you want to video call and then click the Video call button, shaped like a video camera.
Note: You can only video call individuals on desktop, so you can't start or join a group chat using the desktop app.
Can you multitask on a WhatsApp video call?WhatsApp doesn't limit you to your call when you are in a video chat. Instead, you can multitask while in a WhatsApp call. Here's what you can do:
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WhatsApp connects users all around the world. The app allows people to communicate through text messages, voice, or by using WhatsApp video calling. And like any instant messenger, WhatsApp's video calling is feature-rich.
Here's a guide on how to make WhatsApp video calls on desktop and mobile, as well as everything you need to know about its limits.
Video calling is precisely what it sounds like. You “call” a contact you have on WhatsApp, and both of you can see each other on your smartphone screens.
It's what Skype and FaceTime have been doing for years.
Video calling on WhatsApp also works across both Android and iOS. That's what makes WhatsApp one of the best smartphone apps for cross-platform video calls. If you have any security concerns, check out these tips to make WhatsApp more secure and private.
WhatsApp video calls are free locally and internationally, meaning that WhatsApp isn't charging you any money to make the call. However, video calls require an internet connection, so they consume data from your phone's data plan;
If you are using WhatsApp to call someone over a Wi-Fi connection, your phone's network carrier won't charge you anything.
A quick reminder: you can check how much data WhatsApp video calls use, thanks to these WhatsApp tricks everyone should know. And to ensure you get all the features, download the latest version of WhatsApp.
Download: WhatsApp for Android | iOS (Free)
WhatsApp video calling is part of the existing voice calls feature.
You can contact old friends who use the app and chat as though they were sitting in front of you.
You can hold business meetings, work with small teams, and even keep in touch with friends in other countries. WhatsApp's features are all exceptionally robust.
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Placing a WhatsApp video call on your phone is quite simple. Here's how:
By default, WhatsApp video calls use the front-facing camera of your phone. However, you can switch this to the rear Camera at any point with a tap on the screen.
It's seamless and just works.
You can also mute the microphone, so the other person can see you but not hear you—just tap the Microphone icon at the bottom of the screen. To mute the audio from the speakers, use your phone's volume buttons.
Making a WhatsApp video call on your PC is just as easy. Follow the steps below to get started:
Tap the three-dot Menu to access WhatsApp video call Settings to adjust your preferences. Unlike on mobile, you can view your other Chats on the left side of the screen while on a video call on your PC.
You can make a WhatsApp video call with up to eight participants at the same time. That means you can chat to seven friends or loved ones all in one call. Group video calls consume more data as well.
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Here's how to place a WhatsApp group call on your phone:
The icon looks like a person with a plus sign next to them at the bottom of the screen. The process is simple and easy. You just need to ensure that everyone else you're adding to the video call has WhatsApp. Currently, you cannot place a group video call on your PC, but that may change in the future.
Another highlight of WhatsApp's video calls is the multitasking feature. Most smartphone video calls force you to use the video call and prevent you from using anything else, meaning you can't multitask. However, WhatsApp has no such restrictions.
On your phone, you can tap the back Arrow in the top-left corner of the screen to check other messages that someone has sent you on WhatsApp and even reply to them.
To return to your video call, just tap the green Bar at the top of the screen.
On your PC, click on the background to access the contacts you want to text while on a WhatsApp video call. You will continue to see the Preview of your call in the top-right corner of the screen.
Did you know that WhatsApp has a range of shortcuts you can use? Check out our article on every WhatsApp Desktop keyboard shortcut you need to know.
WhatsApp's focus is to make your video call look as crisp as possible. So if your internet speeds support higher quality video, then WhatsApp will take full advantage. Unfortunately, that results in high data usage. If you're not on Wi-Fi, you can quickly go through a lot of cellular data.
On average, we found a minute's call to use around 13.1 MB of data on 5G. This isn't terrible, but it is enough to warrant keeping an eye on. A few Twitter users also recorded similar numbers.
To combat high data usage, WhatsApp offers a setting to reduce the data used on voice calls. If you're worried about exceeding your monthly data allocation, this option may help you avoid overages.
Video calling is an essential tool, and WhatsApp has done an impressive job with it. In addition, the service is getting more stable and reliable as updates occur.
That said, WhatsApp offers many desirable features in addition to video calling. Overall, the service is more than just an instant messenger. With its range of features, WhatsApp is quickly becoming its own social network.
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This messenger is a great way to save money on calls: wherever you have access to the Internet, you can call people from your contact list for free.
And in WhatsApp there is an option “Video call” - you can not only hear the interlocutor, but also see. Below we will tell you how to use it and about what nuances there are. nine0003
Video calling in WhatsApp is extremely simple:
If there is an incoming video call on WhatsApp that you don't want to silently reject, you can send a short message to the caller. For example - with an explanation why you cannot answer right now. To do this, drag up the Message icon, which will open the text input window and display the on-screen keyboard.
Whatsapp allows group calls of more than two people. The maximum number of participants in such a chat is 4 people. There are several ways to create a video call using WhatsApp. nine0003
*Maximum 3 people as you yourself will be the fourth participant.
Please note: any of the participants in the video chat can turn off the camera on their smartphone at any time.
After that, the interlocutors stop seeing his image on their screens, but continue to hear his voice.
Whatsapp functionality implies the ability to switch from an audio call to a video call and back right during a communication session. How it's done:
Video calls via WhatsApp as an option are debugged by the developers very well and you should not expect any random “glitches” or failures. However, sometimes users encounter the following issues caused by third-party factors:
