Know how to make a WhatsApp video call from desktop

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Did you know you can make a video call for free from WhatsApp desktop? If not, then here is a guide to help you.

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WhatsApp Desktop lets you call your contacts for free, regardless of where they are located. You can open the same WhatsApp account from your laptop and make calls.

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You’ll require a strong internet connection for video calling. Currently, desktop calling is available only on 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and macOS 10.13 or later.

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To make or receive video calls on WhatsApp Desktop, connect your device to the internet.

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If you want to make calls from your computer, you need an audio output device, a microphone, and a camera. Devices without cameras are not supported for video calling.

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For a better audio experience, use a headset. Using a separate external microphone and speaker devices might cause an echo.

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To video call, open an individual chat with whom you want to call and then tap on the “video call” icon. 

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If you get an incoming call, you need to press “Answer” or “Decline” or just press “x” to ignore the call.

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You can also switch between voice to video call. The contact you’re voice calling can click “OK” or “Switch” to switch the call or Cancel to decline.

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When your contact accepts the switch, hover over and click the Camera icon to switch from a voice call to a video call.