In isolation by the coronavirus, group calls have become one of the best ways to reduce loneliness. And the star application in this area is WhatsApp, a software that (almost) everyone has and is very easy to use. However, do you know how to get the most out of your group video calls? With our WhatsApp tactics you won't have your privacy.
Although the most common thing is to access written conversations, or send a single voice note, WhatsApp contains most when it comes to communication. Group video calls are a clear example: with them you can see and listen in real time to many contacts. Just jump into the conversation, then press the top video icon, so that the camera and microphone can connect automatically; transmitting what is out of your phone while the same thing happens, and on the other, from the transmitter. Not only that, you can also invite more people to set up a group video call.
Up to four video calls
There are many instant messaging applications with a calling function and a video call, such as WhatsApp: just open any conversation to find the right icon at the top of the screen. It's not surprising that each function has its shortcut: the phone is compatible with the phone; while the video call icon is a video camera. Clicking on the appropriate icons starts one activity or another with a chat link, often in individual conversations.
What do you want to start a group video call? Do the following:
- Go to the WhatsApp group where you connect with the people you want to talk to via video and voice.
- Click the phone icon, in the top right.
- Choose the people in the group you want to start contacting: you'll see that you can start a phone call or video call, depending on the icon.
- Once you have selected your contacts, click on the camera icon and a video call is started.
- You can choose anyone in the group, but only if you have them on your contact list: WhatsApp does not allow group video calls (even voice calls) with unknown numbers.
With the above you have everything you need to make group video calls up to four people, this is the limit set by WhatsApp. If you ever need more you can always use other video call programs; Although you can also break down the WhatsApp group video calls with some hints and tips. We have summarized them below.
Add a new member to the group video call
You can start a video call in a private or group chat, we've already explained how. Now what if you need it Join the contact when the video call is active? No problem, just follow these simple steps:
- Turn on one video call with any contact.
- Click on the screen and you'll see an icon with the image of a person and then & # 39; + & # 39 ;, right at the top. Click there.
- Select a participant and confirm: it will be added to the group video call if you accept.
You can do this action twice until you find one a four-person video call. After that anyone can disconnect: just hold a video call. In addition, contacts may add another participant to complete the fourth value; and we will not be able to disconnect from anyone, even if we have started a video call: we can only hang our communications.
Switch to another app without cutting the video call
Just because a group video call is active doesn't mean you have the inconvenience of not using another app because mobile allows you to multitasking. without losing sound or video. To do this:
- Pressing on the phone screen during a video call you will see a small arrow icon on the top left. Click there.
- Video window will be smaller than other applications: you can use any app while communications are in progress.
- Switch to Twitter, Facebook, back to WhatsApp or launch Netflix: the video call will continue in image mode (PIP).
- To return to the full screen, just click on the video call image and the square icon.
Reduce cellular data usage
Calls (and video calls) add up to a huge MB cost. Highly recommended to use only when connected to a WiFi network, but not always. And there are a few adjustments that help low data usage in voice communication, such as the following:
- Go to WhatsApp settings (3 points in the top right).
- Install & # 39; Data & Storage & # 39;
- Go to & # 39; Driving settings & # 39; then open & # 39; Reducing data usage & # 39;
It is less expensive and made for phone calls than video calls, but it all eventually has an impact. The good thing is, if you don't have a lot of data, restrict video calls to times when needed.
Switch back to camera
This is not a trick in itself as it is part of the normal video call functions, but you may not know it. Because how do you switch between the front camera (focus on you) and the rear camera (focus on your surroundings)? Simple:
- Tap on the screen when you're in the video call.
- You will see the icons appear below: press the camera with circular arrows. So you can switch cameras to look for what you need.
Mute video call or photo
During a video call, maybe at some point you don't want to be seen or heard (and, both, without interrupting communication). And you can do it easily: just press the screen and click the camera icon to pause the video or microphone icon to mute the sound. At what time you can get one by pressing again.
Look at your image larger
During the video call, the driver's image will be reconstructed with a larger structure and yours in a smaller box. It is now easier to change the box so that your video becomes the full-screen one. And it's as simple as clicking a thumbnail: press once and the video will be converted to original size, as often as possible.
Disable WhatsApp's video calls
With a PIP or an image it is possible to shoot a video with another person while using another program, but you may have to split the screen to make it group video call on one side and use another program on the other. You can do it as follows:
- Open the WhatsApp application and click the Open Applications button, on your mobile phone.
- Depending on your mobile, a regular icon will appear to activate the & # 39; Split screen & # 39; or maybe the icon will appear in any open source application (they are two identical triangles). Just press the button and drag WhatsApp to the top of the screen with the second request below.
- Once separated by the screen open the group video call on WhatsApp and use the other app as you wish.
Video calls are everywhere because they are ideal for any Android that can run WhatsApp (they must have a front camera, something that even the cheapest smartphones get). It can be done over WiFi or cellular networks, suitable for up to four participants average data last minute is about 7MB per minute. The quality and usage depends on the stability of the network, and on the devices.
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