
WhatsApp said its nearly five-year-old desktop app for Mac and Windows will only support one-to-one calls for now, but that it will be expanding this feature to include group voice and video calls “in the future," suggested reports. How to make video calls using WhatsApp desktop: Open the individual chat with the contact you’d like to call.

You’ll need to have an audio output device and microphone connected to your computer for calls. WhatsApp needs access to your computer’s microphone or webcam depending on the voice or video calling feature you want to use

You’ll need an active internet connection on your computer and phone Remember that all calls and messages sent on WhatsApp have end-to-end encryption.How to make a voice call using WhatsApp Desktop: WhatsApp is working to deliver the best experience with this new function on the Mac app, but it has promised to release an updated version with the possibility to make group calls. Remember that for now, you can only make audio or video calls with a single contact. The voice call will switch to a video call if your contact accepts the switch.Hover over the Camera icon during the call.The contact you’re voice calling can choose to click “OK” or “Switch” to switch the call or “Cancel” to decline. While on a voice call with a contact, you can request to switch to a video call. Click the Video Call icon on the right top corner of the screenĭuring the call, you can mute or unmute your microphone by clicking the microphone icon or turn your camera off or on by clicking the camera icon.Open the individual chat with the contact you’d like to call.You can use the AirPods or any other headset you have at home. WhatsApp suggests a headset for the best audio quality.

Video calling isn’t supported on devices without a camera

You must have the most recent WhatsApp app version on your Mac.Here’s how to make a call on the service with a Mac.īefore anything else, make sure of these three things: For those who rely on WhatsApp to communicate with family members, coworkers, and friends, it’s now easier than ever to do so. WhatsApp launched last week the ability to make calls on its Mac app version.
