How to activate WhatsApp's low light mode for clearer video calls in dim lighting conditions

Know how to activate WhatsApp's new Low-Light Mode for clearer video calls in dim lighting, enhancing your connection with friends and family effortlessly.

Know how to activate WhatsApp's low-light mode for clearer video calls in dim lighting conditions. (Bloomberg)

WhatsApp has recently introduced Low-Light Mode, a feature designed to enhance video quality in dimly lit environments. This update aims to address issues that users often face during video calls in low-light settings, offering a clearer view even when lighting is suboptimal. With this addition, WhatsApp users can enjoy more visible and less grainy calls, improving connections with family and friends, regardless of the lighting.

Low-Light Mode is part of a broader update that includes other new video call features like filters and background options. Unlike these visual enhancements, Low-Light Mode specifically focuses on improving image clarity in dark settings, ensuring that users have a smoother video call experience in challenging lighting conditions.

Steps to Enable Low-Light Mode on WhatsApp

Activating Low-Light Mode is straightforward, with an interface that allows users to toggle the setting as needed. Follow these steps to turn it on during a video call:

1. Open WhatsApp and start a video call.

2. Expand the video feed to full screen.

3. Tap the 'Bulb' icon located in the top right corner to enable Low-Light Mode.

4. To turn it off, tap the Bulb icon again.

This feature needs to be enabled for each individual call, as there is no option to set it permanently.

 Important Points to Note

• Device Compatibility: Low-Light Mode is available on both iOS and Android versions of WhatsApp but is not supported on the Windows desktop app.
• Temporary Activation: Users need to activate Low-Light Mode each time they make a video call, as it doesn't remain enabled across sessions.
• Brightness on Windows: Although Low-Light Mode isn't supported on the Windows app, users can adjust brightness manually during video calls to improve visibility.

With Low-Light Mode, WhatsApp aims to make video calls more accessible in various lighting conditions, helping users stay connected with clearer visuals, no matter where they are.