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The confinement to prevent the rapid spread of the coronavirus is causing many companies to opt for teleworking. That is, work from home. The truth is that there are different tools that work very well for teleworking. In addition, we can meet with our team through chat conversations or video calls. The easiest way is to do them through WhatsApp, but the messaging app only allows you to make video calls with a maximum of 4 people.Here we tell you how you can make a video call with more than 3 people for teleworking, with the most popular tools.
How to make a group video call with Skype
One of the most popular tools for making video calls is Skype. It is also the easiest to use. We just have to create an account and add contacts through an email address or their phone number Of course, we will have to wait for them to accept our request before to chat with the person.
To make a video call, we will first have to create a group. In n the desktop interface, click on the button that says 'New Chat' and select the option 'New Group Chat' Next, choose the contacts you want to come into the group.A chat will be created with the participants you have selected. To make a group video call, press the video button. The call will start, but to notify the other users you have to click on the button that says 'Sound group'. Then, wait for the contacts to enter the app.
Skype also has an option to hold remote meetings This feature allows us to invite contacts through a link, instead of having them added as friends on the platformSo it is very useful if someone is not on Skype. To make a meeting in Skype, click on the icon that says 'Meeting'. Then send the link to your contacts to join the video call. You can also add people from your contact list. Once everyone is there, you can start the video call. It works in a similar way to the group ones: with the possibility to activate or deactivate the camera.In addition to creating a chat for those who have doubts.
Skype is available for Mac and Windows for free. It can also be downloaded on iOS and Android at no cost.
How to make a group video call with Google Hangouts
Another of the most popular platforms for video calls. The interesting thing about Hangouts is that it works through our account, and we all have a Gmail address. Especially if we have an Android mobile.
The Google video calling app also works similar to Skype. We just have to start a video and send the invitation link to the users we want to join. To do this, we go to the Hangouts website and log in with our Google account. Click on the button that says 'Video call', the one that appears on the main screen.Accept the use of the camera and microphone. A new window will then open with the active camera.
A floating window will appear with a link to share, as well as the possibility of sending the invitation via email You just have to Put the address and the recipient will receive it in their inbox. Users will be able to join even if the video call is active. In addition, they can activate or hide the camera and microphone.
Hangouts allows group video calls of up to 10 people in the basic version. Or, 25 people in the Business and Educational Centers edition. The maximum number of chat conversations is 150 people.
You can access Hangouts from the web page itself. Or, through the Android or iOS app.
