How do you video chat on an android phone

The Сoronavirus pandemic has taught us to work remotely and communicate with our loved ones wherever they are. All you need is a computer with a headset and camera, a tablet, or a smartphone. With their help, you can make free video calls from PC to smartphone and vice versa. We have compiled a selection of video communication apps to help you stay in touch with your loved ones and optimize your work processes.

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What Do You Need For Video Chat Between a PC and Smartphone?
App For Video Chats Between PCs and Android Phones
Google Meet
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What Do You Need For Video Chat Between a PC and Smartphone?

First of all, you will need a camera. Modern Android phones have a front and main camera, allowing you to make video calls without being tied to a location, moving freely around the house or city. Laptops, too, have a built-in camera and allow you to be mobile while communicating.

Some models of modern displays already have a built-in webcam, but in other cases, you’ll need to buy a USB camera, install the drivers, and connect it to your PC. You also need to buy a headset for calls — it can be a microphone and headphones, or you can do with just a microphone and use the built-in speakers.

A stable Internet connection is something without which video chats are impossible. First, you need it to download a special app to make free video calls. Second, you can’t make a chat without the Internet. Video calls are made through VoIP technology, where your video message is transmitted as a data packet to the recipient in real time. Roughly speaking, if during an old-school phone call your voice reached the other party over the wires, video calls transmit your image and voice over an Internet connection. For Android phone calls, you can use a 4G or 5G mobile connection or Wi-Fi.

The app is the last and key component of a video call between a PC and a smartphone. You and your conversation partner must use the same software to make video chats.

App For Video Chats Between PCs and Android Phones

The choice of software depends on your personal preferences and the functionality you need. We have made a selection that has applications for all tastes.

Skype

Before Zoom, Skype, owned by Microsoft, was the first software that would associate with video calling. In order to make a call, you and your conversation partner must download and install Skype on your devices. You must register as a user, and voila, you’re ready for free video calls! Skype allows you to make group video chats with up to 10 people, exchange messages and files, and share your screen. The app is absolutely free, and the basic features are enough for personal use.

Zoom

Zoom has become a key player in the video calling app market in 2019. It is a tool for digital communication, which allows up to 100 people to participate in a conversation simultaneously. The app offers a paid version with advanced functionality, but the free version will be enough to communicate with loved ones. Zoom is also a great option for business meetings and communication with colleagues. With its help, companies can hold large online training events and conferences. In the app, you can share a screen, change the background, take a poll, and record a call.

Whoosh

This cloud-based video calling service is an excellent choice for personal and business use. It is cross-platformed, and you can call and receive calls from any device. A free online call from PC to mobile by Whoosh differs from others due to its diverse features. The AI-powered app can make a brief after each talk and gathers mementos (the most significant moments of your calls), and a touch-up feature makes sure you are always ready to take that call. A weatherman layout and 3D backgrounds can turn your chat into an unforgettable experience and bring your business meetings to the next level. Whoosh is also a perfect match for conferences and webinars as it has audio splitting and noise reduction.

Google Meet

Every Android phone user has Google email, making this service for video calls one of the most convenient and easy for its customers. You can create a call link right in your Gmail app, and you don’t even need to download any software to make a call from your computer. The app integrates with almost all Google services and makes communication even easier. The free version is enough for personal use, and there are custom offers for businesses.

Messenger

Facebook has over 2.91 billion active users, and you’ve probably used its Messenger to chat with family and friends. This app can be a great tool for making calls from Android to PC. You don’t even need to install the app on your computer — just go to the website. This option is definitely ideal for personal use.

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If you want to video chat a friend or coworker but you have an Android and they use an iPhone, do not despair, for there is hope! Video calling from Android to iPhone is not only possible but also quite simple—you can even use FaceTime if the iPhone user has iOS 15 or later. This wikiHow article will teach you how you can video chat with iPhone users when you have an Android.

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Ask the iPhone user to open the FaceTime app. As of iOS 15, iPhone users can invite Android users to join FaceTime calls.[1] If you own the Android, have the iPhone user complete the steps to create the invitation.
- If the iPhone user hasn't upgraded to iOS 15 yet, they'll need to do so before they can send you a video chat invitation.
- You (the Android user) will need to have the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge installed to video chat on FaceTime.
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Tap Create Link on the iPhone. This option appears at the top of FaceTime.
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Tap Add Name to name the chat (optional). The iPhone user can now enter a name for the call and select OK so the Android user knows which call they are joining. #Share the invitation link. The iPhone user can now select an app to share the link through, such as Messages (to send via SMS) or Mail (to send via email).
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Tap the invitation link on the Android to join the call. Once you (the Android user) receive the invitation, tapping the link will prompt you to enter your name and select Join. This connects you to the other person through FaceTime video chat.
- You can tap Leave at any time to end the call.

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Open the Google Duo app. If both you and the iPhone owner have the Google Duo app, you can use it to video chat. Some Androids come with Google Duo pre-installed.[2] If your Android doesn't have Duo, go to the Google Play Store, where you can download the app for free.
- Make sure the other person you want to chat with has installed Google Duo from the App Store.
- The app will ask for your permission to access your camera, microphone, and contacts. You will need to give Duo access to at least your camera and microphone to be able to make a video call.
- The app will also ask you to verify your phone number before allowing you to continue to make video calls. A code will be sent to the phone number you enter, which you will type into the app to verify your number.
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Call a contact or dial a phone number. After verifying your phone number, tap on the search bar at the bottom of the screen that says Search contacts or dial. In this search bar, type in the name of the person you want to video call to find them from their contacts or type in their phone number. Once you have added as many contacts or phone numbers as you'd like, press Done at the bottom of the screen.
- Google Duo video calls can host up to 32 people.
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Click Start to begin the video call. Everyone you invited to the video call will be notified of the call and will be able to join the call in their Duo apps.

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Open the Skype app. If both you and the iPhone user have Skype, it'll be easy to place video calls to one another. If you do not already have Skype installed, you can download it for free from the Google Play store. Once installed, you can create a free account or sign in to an existing Skype account.
- The iPhone user will also need to have the Skype app installed for this method to work.
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Select who you want to video call from Contacts. Open the contacts menu and find person you want to call. Select the contact by tapping on it.
- If the person you want to call is not already in your Skype contacts, tap Search in the app and enter their name, Skype username, email address, or phone number to find their account.[3]
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Tap the video camera icon. Once you have selected the correct contact, select the video call option represented by the icon of a camera. Clicking this button will start the video call.
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Add more people to the call (optional). To add more participants to your Skype video chat, press the icon of the three dots at the bottom right corner of the screen. From this menu, choose Add People. Select the contacts you wish to add to the call before clicking Add at the bottom of the screen.
- You can have up to 50 people on the same Skype video call.

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Open Facebook Messenger. If both people have Facebook Messenger, making video calls to one another will be easy.[4] If you do not already have the app, download it for free from the Google Play store and sign in with your Facebook account.
- You will need a Facebook account to use Messenger. If you do not already have an account, create one now.
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Open a conversation. If you are not automatically taken to your chats when you open Messenger, navigate there by clicking the speech bubble icon at the bottom of the screen. On this page, you will see all of your conversations with other Messenger users. Open the chat with the person or group you want to video call with.
- If you have not started a chat with the person you want to video call, tap the pencil icon at the top right corner of the screen. Type in the contact's name to find their account. Enter a message in the textbox at the bottom, and then send the message by clicking the icon of the blue airplane.[5]
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Tap the icon of the video camera. Tapping the icon of the video camera at the top of your conversation page will start a video call between every member of that chat.
- Video calls through Facebook Messenger can host up to 50 participants.

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1. Make sure the person you're calling has Google Duo.
2. Open Google Duo on your Android.
3. Select a contact or enter a phone number.
4. Tap Done.
5. Tap Start.

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