Whatsapp phone and video features on new laptops are available for individual calls.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Messaging application WhatsApp has long been offering voice and video calls via cellular, iPhone and Android. However, this feature can also be enjoyed on a laptop. To be able to enjoy it, you can use WhatsApp desktop.
Currently, this feature is only available for individual calls. However, WhatsApp says it has plans to include group voice and video calls in the future. All voice and video calls on WhatsApp are encrypted end to end.
Before that, you need to have the latest version of the WhatsApp desktop app available for Windows PC and Mac, an audio and microphone output device, and a camera for video calls. Make sure the internet connection is active on your phone and computer, give permission to the WhatsApp desktop to access the microphone, and camera. It should be noted that WhatsApp desktop calling is only supported on MacOS 10.13 and later and Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 and later.
Here’s how to make a voice or video call using WhatsApp desktop Pocket Lint, Monday (13/12):
1.Open the WhatsApp desktop application on your computer or laptop.
2.Scan the QR code using your mobile.
3.Open an individual chat with the person you want to contact.
4.Click the voice or video call icon located at the top right corner.
5. Once the chat is over, tap “End call.”
You can mute or unmute the microphone by clicking the microphone icon during a call.
How to switch between voice and video calls
During a voice call with a friend, you can request to switch to a video call, just as you would with Apple’s FaceTime.
1.Follow the steps above to start a voice call.
2.During a call, hover over the camera icon.
3.Click the camera icon.
4. The contact you are talking to will then get the option to select “Ok” or “Switch to change the call to video” or “Cancel” to decline.
5. If the other person selects Ok or Switch, the voice call will switch to video.
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