How to use WhatsApp group calling feature
WhatsApp group calling feature has been in beta mode for a while. The company has finally started rolling out the update to the original version of the app on both Android and iOS devices (iPhones/iPads). With this feature, users can make calls to multiple people simultaneously.
If you are wondering on how to make group audio and video calls on WhatsApp, here’s a ready-to-use guide:
Pre-requisites:
• Download and install the latest update of WhatsApp from your respective app store (Google Play store or App Store).
• Working internet connection
Steps to follow:
To make group video call using WhatsApp, first you need to place a one-on-one call and then add the participants.
To make a voice group call:
- Open WhatsApp from your launcher or home screen
- Now select the participant you want to make the call
- Tap on the voice call button from the top-right corner
- Once the call is connected, tap the add participant button on the top right corner
- Choose the second participant you want to add to the call and tap on Add button
- Now, if you want to add more participants to the call, repeat the step 4 and step 5
To make group video call:
- From the launcher or home screen, open WhatsApp
- Head to the Calls tab and hit the Dialer button from the bottom right corner
- Here, you need to select your first participant and tap on the Video button to start a one-on-one video call
- Now, tap on the Add participant option and select the second participant you’d like to add to the call and tap the Add button
- Follow the step 4 to add more participants to the call
Note : You can add maximum of four participants in a group call.