Anyone can make video calls on WhatsApp . It really is that simple. You “call” a contact you have on WhatsApp and they can both see and talk on the screens of their smartphones. Just like Skype.

WhatsApp video calling works on both Android and iOS. This makes WhatsApp one of the best smartphone apps for cross-platform video calling.

WhatsApp video calls are technically free in the sense that WhatsApp doesn’t charge money to make the call. However, video calls require an internet connection, and therefore consume your phone data (which you pay for). If you’re using WhatsApp to call someone over a Wi-Fi connection, though, don’t waste even a gig of your connection.

To make sure you have all the features, download the latest version of WhatsApp .

This is the only official way to make and receive WhatsApp video calls. Don’t fall for WhatsApp scams that offer other ways, like paying for a premium version of Whatsapp. Does not exist! These are just scams.

Let’s see instead what are the steps to make video calls.

How to make video calls on WhatsApp:

WhatsApp video calls are part of the existing voice calling feature . Making a video call is pretty simple. Click on the contact you want to talk to and the camera icon will appear next to their name.

The other party can answer the call (swipe up the blue button), reject the call (swipe up the red button on the phone), or reject the call and send a text message. If it answers, you are ready to go.

By default, WhatsApp video calls use the phone’s front camera . However, you can switch it to the rear camera at any time by tapping the screen. It’s perfect and it works.

You can also mute the microphone so the other person can see you but not hear you. To mute the speakers, use the volume buttons on the phone.

This video calling feature can be used on Android and iPhone devices. Let’s see the details:

WhatsApp video calls on Android:

1. Open the WhatsApp application from the main phone screen.
2. Using the menu below, click on the Calls icon (similar to a phone).
3. At the top of the Calls page, select the icon on the right that looks like a phone and a plus sign.
4. A list of your contacts will appear. Scroll the list to find a specific contact or type the contact name using the search bar above. To create a group call, tap “New Group Call” directly below the search bar.
5. After selecting a contact, click the video icon to the right of their name.

Done! You started a video call. Wait for your contact to respond and voila! You are there.

WhatsApp video calls on iPhone:

• Open the application.
• Search for the contact you want to call and open the chat.
• Click the video call icon in the top right corner of a chat and the call will start.
• Wait for him to answer and… done! The video call has started.

Some frequently asked questions about WhatsApp video calling

Let’s see some details on WhatsApp video calls that may interest you:

How to see the history of video calls?

The WhatsApp video call history will be displayed in the Calls tab. Click on entries in the history to view attendee details.

Can I make group calls on WhatsApp ?

Yes, and it’s very simple. Read how to do it here: Group video calls on WhatsApp

How to turn off the camera during a video call?

• Answer to the video-call
• Click the camera icon at the bottom (You will see the camera icon is cut off).
• In case the other person turns off the camera, they will switch to the normal call.
• Otherwise, you can keep seeing it.

That’s all for now.