mybio
WhatsApp video calling allows user-to-user video chatting. Here’s everything you need to know about live video communication using the app.
WhatsApp connects users around the world. This app allows people to communicate via text message, voice or by using the WhatsApp video calling feature.
MUO VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT
Here’s a guide on how to make WhatsApp video calls on desktop and mobile, as well as everything you need to know about WhatsApp video call limits.
WhatsApp video calling? What you need to know
Video calling is exactly what it sounds like. You call a contact you have on WhatsApp and you both can see each other on your smartphone screen. That’s what Skype and FaceTime have been doing for years.
Video calling on WhatsApp also works on Android, iOS, and desktop. That’s what makes WhatsApp one of the best apps for video calls. If you have any security concerns, check out these tips to help make WhatsApp more secure and private.
WhatsApp video calls are free domestically and internationally, meaning WhatsApp doesn’t charge you for making calls. However, video calls require an Internet connection, so they use data from your phone’s data plan or your home Internet plan.
If you’re using WhatsApp to call someone over a Wi-Fi connection, your phone’s carrier won’t charge you.
Download: WhatsApp for Android | iOS | Mac | Windows (Free)
What you can do with video calling on WhatsApp
WhatsApp video calling is part of the existing voice calling feature. You can contact old friends using the app and chat as if they were sitting in front of you.
You can organize business meetings, work with small groups, and even keep in touch with friends in other countries. WhatsApp’s features are exceptionally powerful.
How to make WhatsApp video calls on mobile devices
2 images 
Making a WhatsApp video call on your Android or iOS device is quite simple. Here’s how:
- First, tap the Contact you want to talk to.
- Now tap the Video Camera icon to the right of their name at the top of the screen. The other person can answer the call by tapping the green Video button or decline the call by tapping the red phone button. If they respond, you’re ready to go.
- You can also tap Call, tap New call, select a contact, and tap Video camera.
By default, WhatsApp video calls use your phone’s front-facing camera. However, you can switch this feature to the Rear Camera at any time with a tap on the screen.
You can also mute your microphone so others can see you but not hear you—just tap the Microphone icon at the bottom of the screen. To mute sound from the speaker, use the volume buttons on your phone. These are the WhatsApp video call settings you can find on both Android and iOS devices.
How to make WhatsApp video calls on your PC
Making WhatsApp video calls on your PC is just as easy. Follow the steps below to get started:
- Launch WhatsApp Desktop on your PC and select the Contact you want to call.
- Next, click the Video Camera icon at the top right of the screen. You’ll then see your face and that of the person you’re calling displayed on the screen, with your conversation in the background. You can zoom in on the screen to get a better look at yourself and the person you’re calling.
- At the bottom of the video call screen are options for Add person, turn Camera on or off, turn off Microphone, and End call. Tap the three-dot Menu to access WhatsApp Video Call Settings to adjust your preferences.
WhatsApp group video call
You can make WhatsApp video calls with up to 32 participants at the same time. That means you can chat with up to 31 friends or relatives in one call. Group video calls also consume more data.
How to make WhatsApp group video calls on your phone
2 images 
Here’s how to start a WhatsApp group call on your phone:
- First, start a direct call with anyone in your contact list. Then tap the Video icon next to their name.
- If you want to add more people after the person has answered the call, swipe up the up arrow above the options buttons during the call and tap Add people. The icon looks like a person with a plus sign next to it at the bottom of the screen.
- Now select the Contacts you want to call and repeat for up to 31 other people.
- If you want to make a call from within a group chat, open the chat, tap the Video camera icon in the upper right corner, and tap Group Call. This will call everyone in the chat at once.
The process is very simple and easy. Just make sure that the other people you add to the video call have WhatsApp.
How to make WhatsApp group video calls on your PC
To call a WhatsApp group on your computer, open the group chat and click the Video camera icon in the top right corner of the screen.
You can also start by video calling a friend and adding people to the call. To do this:
- Click the Video camera icon in the upper right corner of an individual chat.
- After they answer the call, click the Add person icon at the bottom of the window—it’s the first icon on the left.
- Choose people to add as you would on the mobile app.
How much data do WhatsApp video calls use?
If your internet speed supports higher quality video, WhatsApp will take full advantage of this. Unfortunately, that leads to high data usage. If you’re not using Wi-Fi, you can quickly go through a lot of mobile data.
On average, we found that one minute of calling uses around 2.2MB of data on 5G. This isn’t bad, but it’s worth paying attention to if you use mobile data. A few X users also recorded similar numbers.
Multitask while on a video call on WhatsApp
Another highlight of WhatsApp’s video calling is the multitasking feature. Most smartphone video calls force you to use video calls and prevent you from using anything else, meaning you can’t multitask. However, WhatsApp has no such restriction.
On your phone, you can tap the back arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to check for other messages and reply to them. You can even exit WhatsApp to use other apps. When you’re ready to return to your video call, just tap the green bar at the top of the screen.
2 images 
On PC, drag the video call window aside to access the contacts you want to message during the call. You’ll continue to see your Call Preview in the call window.
You can also minimize the call window and the person on the other end of the call can still see you.
Did you know that WhatsApp has many keyboard shortcuts that you can use? Check out our article on every WhatsApp Desktop shortcut you need to know.
There’s so much more to WhatsApp
Video calling is an essential tool and WhatsApp has done an impressive job with it. Additionally, the service becomes more stable and reliable as updates become available.
That said, WhatsApp offers many desirable features beyond video calling. Overall, this service is more than just an instant messaging app. With its many features, WhatsApp is quickly becoming its own social network.
Categories: Tips & Tricks
Source: Tekmonk Bio
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings