The Viber instant messaging application has been offering a completely free video call service for Android devices for several months. Faced with the success, the competitor of Skype and Hangouts has decided to simplify access to this feature. Without further ado we will explain how to make video calls and set up a video conference on Viber..
The video call boom
With the arrival of the 4G mobile broadband network and smartphones with high-quality cameras, we have been witnessing a change in consumer behavior for several months. If Facebook, SMS messages and telephone calls remain a standard, we have seen a very strong interest in video calls appearing in recent months , especially among the youngest.
You all know the old proverb: a picture is worth a thousand words. With the development of instant messaging, this expression has never been so topical. Video-based applications are now essential communication tools..
Making a video call has never been easier
Even if watching a clip on YouTube from a smartphone has become a common everyday act, few people know how to master the video conferencing function of their messaging application .
At a time not so distant, to converse with a friend on Viber, you had to launch the application, select a contact then press the Free Call button and wait a few seconds for the connection to be made. Once connected, you had to click on the Video call button and then ask your correspondent to do the same to launch the videoconference mode..
The new version of the Viber app puts an end to this tedious process. The video call function is now more easily accessible and much more intuitive.
- Launch the Viber app
- Click on the directory tab
- Open the contact card of one of your correspondents or one of your discussion threads
- Tap the camera icon to start a video call
- Your correspondent will receive an invitation in the form of a notification (it works even if the Viber application is not launched on their smartphone)
Important detail, during the call you are not blocked on the videoconference screen. You continue to have access to the various functions offered by Viber. With a simple tap on the screen you can for example send a photo, a document or a text message.
Note that to get a quality call you will need a fast mobile connection. Limited speed connections do not provide stable communication. Also remember to favor a Wi-Fi connection rather than 4G. Video calls are indeed particularly data-hungry.