Video calls

See and talk to people anywhere, with a video call. To make a video call on WhatsApp, open a chat and tap the camera icon at the top. Most video call apps work the same way.

The call buttons

The microphone button mutes you, so others can't hear you. Tap it again to unmute. The camera button turns your video on or off. The flip button switches between your front and back cameras. And the red button ends the call. For school or work meetings, you'll often get a link to a Google Meet or Zoom call. Tap the link at the meeting time, check your camera and microphone, then tap Join now.

Look and sound your best

Face the light, so people can see your face. A window in front of you works well. Find a quiet place, away from traffic, generators and the TV. In group calls, mute yourself when you're not speaking. And use Wi-Fi for long calls if you can. Video calls use a lot of data. Only accept video calls from people you know and trust. If someone you don't know calls you, or anyone asks you to do something that makes you uncomfortable, end the call and tell a parent, a teacher, or another adult you trust.

Quick check

Quick check. You're in a class video call and it's noisy at home. What should you do when you're not talking? Mute your microphone. Unmute when it's your turn to speak. Options: Mute your microphone; Leave the call; Turn up the volume; Shout louder.

Recap

Tap the camera icon in a chat to start a video call. Learn the mute, camera, flip and end buttons. Join meetings by tapping the link. And face the light, find a quiet place, mute when you're not speaking, and use Wi-Fi.

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