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Communication seeks more and more to resemble reality. We went from phone calls to text messages, which then went to audio format with voice notes, and now what is most successful is video calls. Doing it from the mobile is very easy. But can you make a WhatsApp web video call? We will discuss every detail.
In 2015, a year after Facebook’s purchase of WhatsApp, the platform launched its desktop version for computers to which the application and mobile can be connected via a QR code.
WhatsApp web version: the basics
To use it, there are two requirements:
- Have a WhatsApp profile
- Use a browser compatible with WhatsApp Web.
Once you have this, the rest is easy! Open your web page, go to your app, click on settings and tap on paired devices. From there, the camera opens so you can scan the QR code on the web and you’re ready to chat with your contacts.
Steps to use WhatsApp Web:
- Open the web browser of your choice on your computer (for example, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
- Go to the official WhatsApp Web website mentioned above.
WhatsApp web version welcome screen
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile phone and tap on the three dots icon at the top right corner.
- Select “WhatsApp Web” from the menu that appears.
- Scan the QR code on the WhatsApp web page with your mobile phone’s camera.
- Once the QR code is scanned, the WhatsApp web interface will load in your web browser.
- You can now use WhatsApp Web to send and receive messages, photos, videos, and other files from your computer.
The good thing about the desktop version is that it syncs with your mobile, so you will also see what you see on your computer screen simultaneously in the app.
For some fantastic WhatsApp chat tips and tricks, read this article.
With the multi-device mode, if you are logged in on your computer, it will not be necessary to have your mobile connected to communicate from your account on the computer. You can even save the session to access it whenever and wherever you are, even if you don’t have your mobile phone.
WhatsApp Web Video Call: The Reality Test
We have seen that from WhatsApp Web; you can chat on mobile, even send voice notes and images. But what about video calls?
You cannot make an audio or video call using the web version of WhatsApp. However, you can receive any call from WhatsApp web. For this, you need to enable and allow your microphone and webcam.
There is a desktop application, WhatsApp, for both Windows and Mac operating systems. You can make any call by installing the WhatsApp desktop application. This feature allows you to call saved contacts for free, wherever they are. Make sure your computer can access the camera and microphone, and you’re done!
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In the PC version of WhatsApp, video calls are supported on various operating systems: Windows 10 and later, and macOS 10.13 and later. If it is your favourite, you will be able to enjoy the best communication experience by watching and listening simultaneously. The only handicap is that, at the moment, this function is not developed for group video calls.
To make a video call on WhatsApp Web, follow these steps:
- Make sure your computer has a webcam and microphone so you can make a video call.
- Open the WhatsApp Web Desktop App from the official WhatsApp website.
- Start a conversation with the person you want to make the video call with.
- You will find a video call icon at the top right of the screen. Click on that icon.
- A pop-up window will open with a preview of the camera. Click “Allow” to allow WhatsApp Web to access your camera and microphone.
- Wait for the person to answer and accept the video call.
- Once the person accepts the video call, the video call screen will appear and you can talk to them.
- During the video call, you can mute your microphone or turn off the camera by clicking the corresponding icons at the bottom of the screen.
- When you have finished the video call, click the red “hang up” icon to end the call.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn