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How to video chat with Instagram
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(Pocket-lint) – Instagram offers video chat as one of its features through its direct messaging tool, Instagram Direct.
With video chat, you can call a person or a group in real time. It works with friends who are already on Instagram for iOS or Android and doesn’t require a phone number. Here’s how it works.
How to video chat with Instagram
- Tap the message arrow icon at the top right of the feed.
- Tap a username or group name to open the conversation.
- You can also start a new chat by tapping the pencil icon in the top right and selecting people.
- Tap the video icon in the top right. The person or group you are calling will receive a notification.
So, to start a video chat, swipe to your Direct inbox and open any message thread. There will be a camera icon in the right corner – tap it. You will call your friend. If a video chat is in progress in a group chat thread, the camera icon turns blue. While video chatting, you can trim the video to browse Instagram, message in Direct, post a story, and more.
You can also video chat for as long as you want. When you’re done, tap the red phone icon at the bottom. Keep in mind that anyone you’ve accepted a direct message from can video chat with you. To prevent someone from video calling you, you can block them or mute the conversation.
It is also possible to create a room that will allow you to video chat with other users on Facebook’s platforms, including Facebook Messenger. To create a new video chat room, tap the video icon in the top right of your Direct inbox and select the people you want to create a room with.
How to Manage Video Chat Notifications
If you want to control your video chat notifications, tap on the three profile lines and select “Settings”. From there, select “Notifications”, then “Direct messages and calls”. Scroll down to video chats and select your preferences.
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Written by Maggie Tillman. Edited by Britta O’Boyle.