Try video calling with WhatsApp. It’s nice to see someone you can’t be with in person. Even more fun: catching up in a group!One on one or in a group
Video calling with WhatsApp is not difficult. Every contact in WhatsApp has an icon of a video camera that starts the call. And if you want to catch up with a group, start a group conversation. Below you will find explanations for the iPhone and Android smartphones. This function is not included in the web version of WhatsApp.
You always need a working internet connection for video calling. Preferably call via WiFi, otherwise WhatsApp will use the data bundle.
Up to eight people can talk and see each other. Originally, the limit was set at four people, but WhatsApp has expanded this. Make sure you are using the latest version of WhatsApp.
Video calling on the iPhone
- Open WhatsApp
- On the Chats tab, tap a conversation.
- In the conversation, tap the video camera icon at the top right
. - The ringing call starts and the other accepts the call by tapping the green button.
- You can have a nice chat.
- Tap the red button to end the video calling. If the button is not on the screen, tap the screen briefly.
Start Group Chat on iPhone
You can also easily have a group conversation with video via WhatsApp. Invite up to seven other people.
- Open WhatsApp.
- Tap the tab Conversations.
- Tap the handset icon with a plus sign in the top right corner.
- Tap on Newgroup Conversation.
- Select up to seven contacts. Tap their names.
- If necessary, look up the names of the contacts via the search bar.
- Tap the video camera icon behind the newly selected contacts.
- When everyone has accepted the call, the screen splits into areas and the video call can begin. Tap the red button to end the video calling. If the button is not on the screen, tap the screen briefly.
The video below shows how WhatsApp video calling works on iPhone. The video still talks about a maximum of four people, but that has now been increased to eight people.
Video calling on Android smartphone
- Open WhatsApp
- On the Chats tab, tap a conversation.
- In the conversation, tap the video camera icon at the top right
. - The ringing call starts and the other accepts the call by tapping the green button.
- You can see and hear each other.
- Tap the red button to end the video calling. If the button is not on the screen, tap the screen briefly.
Start group conversation on Android smartphone
You can also easily have a group conversation with video via WhatsApp. Invite up to seven other people.
- Open WhatsApp.
- Tap the tab To call to action.
- Tap the handset icon with a plus sign in the top right corner.
- Tap on New group call.
- Select up to seven contacts. Tap their names.
- If necessary, look up the names of the contacts via the search bar.
- Tap the video camera icon behind the newly selected contacts.
- When everyone has accepted the call, the screen splits into sections and the video call can begin. Tap the red button to end the video calling. If the button is not visible, tap the screen briefly.
The video below shows how WhatsApp video calling works on an Android smartphone. The video still talks about a maximum of four people, but that has now been increased to eight people.