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Home » Signal: How to start a video call

Signal: How to start a video call

02/24/2021 by How2forU

You can start a video call with Signal in just a few steps. Group video calls are also supported. We will show you how to use both features.

Hot to start a Signal video call

With the messenger Signal you can also make video calls. To do this, proceed as follows:

  1. Open the Chat

    Open Signal, then open the chat of the contact you want to call

  2. Start Call via Camera icon

    Tap on the camera icon in the upper right corner and select “Start call”.Screenshot of Signal messenger chat showing the video call button in the upper right corner

  3. Features during the call

    In the bottom bar, you can switch between the front and rear camera during the call, turn the camera and microphone on or off, and end the call.Screenshot of a connecting video call

  4. Data Security during the call

    The video calls are end-to-end-encrypted. Also, you can place calls not only via the smartphone app but also via the desktop version.

  5. Why is the Video call not working?

    If you don’t have the video call feature, make sure you have the latest version of Signal installed.

How to set up a group call

You can also start video calls in groups. Calls with up to eight participants are supported. The procedure is the same:

  • Open the desired group chat where you want to start the video call.
  • Tap the camera icon at the top right and then select “Start call”.
  • You are now in the video call and can make various settings via the bottom bar. For example, you can turn the camera and microphone on and off or end the call.
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