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How to make a WhatsApp group video call?

Raul Sarte

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May 29, 2021

Facebook’s popular Messenger application WhatsApp has long supported voice and video calls and launched a group video chat function in 2018. You can make group calls with up to 8 people at the same time.

Previously, you needed to initiate a face-to-face voice or video call as usual, and then add a few other participants to make it a group chat. However, there is now a simpler way to call a group, which we will outline below.

How to make a WhatsApp group video call

It’s worth noting that during any video call, you can always choose to close the video to return to the voice call and/or mute the microphone.

You need an existing WhatsApp group

STEPS:

To call a group, they need to be an existing WhatsApp group.
To make a group, go to the Chats tab and tap More options (the three dots in the top right) and tap New Group.
However, the group participants need to be in your contacts. You can also tap the New Chat icon and then select New Group.

Call the group

STEPS:

Then, from your group chat, tap the phone icon in the top right. You’ll then see a list from which you’re able to select up to seven other participants for the call. If people in the group aren’t in your contacts, they won’t appear in this list.
Obviously, you’ll be able to select everyone in the group if you have four or fewer people in the group including yourself.
Then tap the blue video icon you can also tap the phone icon if you just want a voice. When participants receive a group video call, the incoming call screen shows the participants currently on the call.

Add group participants to an existing call

If you want to start by placing a one-on-one call, this bit is for you. Just open the chat with the contact you want to voice call, then tap Voice call (phone icon) or Video call (camera icon).
Now, with group calling, WhatsApp has added a dedicated button for group calls, dubbed “add participant.”
After placing a one-on-one voice or video call, you will see a new “add participant button” in the top right corner. Tap it to add more contacts to the call.
Lastly, group calls are “always end-to-end encrypted,” according to WhatsApp.
They’re also designed to “work reliably” in various network conditions, although we’d ensure you have a strong data signal when you’re making group video calls.

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