How to Make a Group Video Call in WhatsApp on Your Mobile
It’s pretty easy in WhatsApp to initiate a video group call with up to 8 people.
Set Up a WhatsApp Group Video Call on Android
On Android, you’ll have to create a group first, then use the video calling option from there. If you’ve already created a group, things are even more straightforward.
Set Up a WhatsApp Group Video Call on iPhone
In iOS, the process is similar, although not quite exactly the same.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Skype on Your Mobile
If you use Skype, then you can video group chat with up to 100 people.
Set Up a Skype Group Video Call on Android
On Android, follow these steps to get started.
Set Up a Skype Group Video Call on iPhone
For those using Skype on their iOS device, here’s what you need to do to start a video group session.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Zoom on Your Mobile
As the pandemic hit, Zoom quickly became the go-to app for many employees working from home – but the app can be used for personal video calls as well. Catching up with your squad is pretty easy with Zoom for mobile. Note that a free account will only let you add as many as 100 participants in a meeting for up to 40 minutes. The steps to starting a group video call are similar on iOS and Android.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Messenger on Your Mobile
Messenger is probably one of the most convenient options on this list. Given Facebook’s immense popularity, a vast majority of users have this app installed on their phones. In Messenger, there are two ways to start a video group chat with others: by creating a group (limited to 8 participants) or a room (up to 50 people). Here’s how to do it on both iOS and Android. Let’s start with creating a group video call. To video chat with up to 50 people at once, you’ll need to create a Room.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Google Duo on Your Mobile
Google’s handy Duo app comes pre-installed on many Android devices, which makes it quite handy, as you won’t have to download another app to make group video calls. Here’s how to place one on Android and iOS. Google Duo supports group video chats with up to 32 participants. Google also has an additional app geared toward the more professional crowed. It’s called Meet and comes with some additional features, such as a whiteboard, although Duo has its own crop of impressive features, such as screen sharing.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Instagram on Your Mobile
While Instagram isn’t really a video calling app, it does offer that capability – even for groups. On Android you can start group chatting using video one of several ways. On the other hand, if you already have a group, go ahead and access it, then tap on the video calling icon in the upper-right corner. On iOS, you don’t have the option to create a video chat room directly from DM and will just have to go ahead and create a normal group, then access it and tap on the video calling button.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Discord on Your Mobile
Discord is another app that is not really known for its video calling capabilities, but it does offer a robust mobile group video chat option. On Android and iOS, here’s how you can initiate a video call with your buddies. You can add up to 8 people to video chat with.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Signal on Your Mobile
The privacy-focused app offers the option to do a video call with a group of up to 8 people. Whether you’re using Signal on iOS or Android, here’s how you can start a video group chat. The front camera will be activated. Tap on the “Start call” button to connect with your friends.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Telegram on iPhone
Telegram recently added the option to do group video calls with up to 30 people, but only on iOS devices. If you want to give this a try, follow these instructions.
How to Make a Group Video Call in Viber on Your Mobile
Viber might not be that popular in the U.S., but it’s a great chat app with a really generous group video calling function (up to 40 people). Here’s how you can use it on Android and iOS.
How to Make a Group Video Call in FaceTime on iPhone
Apple’s FaceTime app popularized video chatting back in the day, and it’s still quite a popular option. In iOS 15, you can now initiate a group video call by creating a FaceTime link, which the recipients can join simply by using a browser. In other words, you can now FaceTime with family and friends on Android devices and Windows computers. You can add up to 32 contacts to your group video call.
How to Join a FaceTime Call on a Windows Device
How to Make a Group Video Call Using the Alexa App on Your Mobile
The group has been created, and the participants have been notified. Now whenever you want to video call with the group, simply say “Alexa, video call [group name].” You can use your Echo smart speaker to place the call or the Alexa app.
1. Can I use any of these services to create or join video group calls on desktop?
All the apps in the list above have a desktop equivalent. However, not all support the group video chat feature. On a desktop, you can create a group video chat only in Messenger, Telegram, Discord, Zoom, Skype, Viber and FaceTime.
2. How much bandwidth does a video call use?
If you’re on an unlimited plan, you probably won’t have to worry all that much about this issue. However, if you’re dealing with data caps, it may be useful to learn a few things about bandwidth and how to keep consumption in check. You can go ahead and read our earlier article for clarification.
3. How can I improve my video call quality?
First, ensure you’re Internet connection is working properly before plunging into a video call. Other than that, there are quite a few things you can do to improve overall quality, such as adjusting the lighting and the camera angle. You can learn more from our guide which teaches you the basics of improving calls quality. Now that you know all about placing a group video call, perhaps it would be helpful to also learn how to record online meetings even when you’re not the host. Iif you’re still on the fence about which video chat app to choose, check out our comparison of WhatsApp vs. Signal vs. Telegram and make an informed choice.
