Video calling has become an essential feature for smartphones in recent years. It allows you to have face-to-face conversations with friends and family, no matter where they are in the world. Vivo phones come equipped with video calling capabilities, but you may need to enable and set up the feature before you can start making video calls.
What apps support video calling on Vivo phones?
There are a few different apps that allow you to make video calls on Vivo smartphones:
- WhatsApp – This popular messaging app supports free video calling between WhatsApp users. Just make sure you and the person you want to call have the latest version of WhatsApp installed.
- Facebook Messenger – Messenger also provides free video chat between Facebook friends. As long as you have the Messenger app set up, you can tap the video icon in any chat window to start a video call.
- Google Duo – Google’s video calling app comes pre-installed on many Android phones, including Vivo devices. It allows you to make HD video calls to anyone in your contact list who also uses Duo.
- Vivo Video Call App – Some Vivo phones may come with the Vivo Video Call app, which lets you make free video calls over WiFi.
Third party apps like Skype and Snapchat also support video calls, although they may need to be downloaded separately from the app store on your Vivo phone. As long as you have the app installed, you can use them to make video calls too.
How to make a video call using WhatsApp
Let’s go through the steps to make a video call using the popular app WhatsApp:
- First, open WhatsApp on your Vivo phone and select the Calls tab.
- Choose the contact you want to video call from your contacts list.
- Tap the Video Call icon in the top right corner (it looks like a video camera icon).
- The app will now start ringing the contact and initiate a video call once they answer.
- To end the call, tap the red phone button.
Both you and your contact will need to have WhatsApp installed and a good internet connection for the video call to connect successfully. Note that WhatsApp video calls are end-to-end encrypted for privacy.
Adjust video calling settings
You can adjust a few settings in WhatsApp to improve your video calling experience on Vivo phones:
Use WiFi for calls
Video calls consume a lot of data, so making them over WiFi will help reduce mobile data usage. Go into WhatsApp Settings > Storage and Data > Call Settings and toggle on Use Less Data for Calls.
Improve video quality
For HD video calling, go to WhatsApp Settings > Storage and Data > Call Settings and select a High video quality. However, increasing video quality will use more data.
Switch cameras during calls
To switch between your front and rear cameras during a WhatsApp video call, simply tap the camera icon in the bottom right corner of the call screen.
Make video calls with Google Duo
Google Duo is another popular video calling app for Android. Here is how to make video calls using Duo on your Vivo smartphone:
- Open the Duo app. Make sure you are signed into your Google account.
- Tap the search icon and look up a contact name, email address or phone number you want to call.
- Select the contact. Tap Video call at the top of the screen.
- Duo will ring your contact. Once they accept the call, you’ll be connected on a video call!
- To end a video call, tap the red phone button.
The advantage of Duo is that it already comes pre-installed on many Android phones. Duo also offers seamless call transition between devices and integration with other Android services.
How to enable the Vivo video calling app
Some Vivo phones come with the built-in Vivo video calling app. Here is how to set it up:
- Open Settings on your Vivo phone.
- Tap Apps.
- Tap See all apps.
- Look for the Vivo Video Call app and tap on it.
- Turn on the toggle next to Enable app.
The Vivo video calling app should now be enabled. Open the app to get started with making free video calls over WiFi to other Vivo users.
Troubleshooting tips
If you are having issues making video calls on your Vivo phone, here are some troubleshooting steps:
Check your internet connection
Video calls require a stable WiFi or cellular data connection. Make sure you have a strong connection on both the phones making the video call.
Update the app
Use outdated versions of calling apps can cause issues. Update WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Duo or other video calling apps to the latest version from your phone’s app store.
Restart your phone
Restarting your Vivo phone can help resolve temporary glitches that may disrupt video calls. Power off your phone, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on.
Check phone storage
If your phone’s storage is full, it can prevent video calling apps from running properly. Delete unwanted files and clear up storage space if needed.
Reset app permissions
Resetting app permissions can fix problems with audio or video during calls. Go to Settings > Apps > choose the video calling app > Permissions > Reset Permissions.
Conclusion
Making video calls on Vivo smartphones is easy – just install your preferred calling app like WhatsApp or Google Duo, and tap on the video calling icon to get started. Make sure to use WiFi whenever possible and adjust video quality settings for the best experience. With apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Vivo Video pre-installed on many devices, you have plenty of options for staying in touch face-to-face.