How to make a video call on Snapchat (with pictures)

You can use Snapchat to send more than videos and photos. With the Chat 2.0 update which is incorporated into the 9.27.0.0 version of the app, you have the option of using Snapchat as a full video chat service. This feature is free, although it can consume a lot of data. For this you should connect to a wireless network before making your call!

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Make a call

Step 1. Update Snapchat

The chat interface of the app has been improved from version 9.27.0.0 which was released in March 2016. You should use this format of the app or a later version in order to be able to access the new video features. You can check for updates using the app store on your device.

Step 2. Connect to a wireless network (optional)

Video chatting costs nothing on Snapchat, but it consumes enough data. If you have a limited plan, you should consider making video calls only when you are connected to a wireless network. This will save you from excessive data consumption.

Step 3. Start a conversation with the person to call

You can access the video features from a chat you have with any friend on Snapchat. You can make video calls on Snapchat with one person or with a whole group of users with up to 15 friends at the same time!

You will find your recent chats on the far left of the screen on Snapchat. Swipe left to right on a conversation to open it.
You can also start a new chat with any friend from this same screen. Tap the new chat bubble in the upper right corner, then select the friend you want to video chat with.

Step 4. Press the video button to initiate the call

This action will start calling the other person. Depending on her notification settings, she may be notified of the call even if she is not using the app.

Step 5. Wait for the person to pick up

If her notifications are turned on, her phone will ring even if her Snapchat isn't open. Otherwise, she will only see the call if she is using the app right now.

The recipient has a few options for receiving a call. he can to concern, which means he'll see your video, but you won't see his. He can too join, making the call two-way and you will be able to see his video. The other person can also ignore, which will send you a busy message.

Step 6. Swipe down on your friend's video to minimize it

This action will allow you to see all the chat options. You can tap the video again to bring it back to full screen.

Step 7. Double-tap the screen to switch cameras

Do this on a call and you will switch from the face camera to the back camera and vice versa. You also have the option to tap the video and then tap the switch camera button.

Step 8. Select the face smiley

This allows you to add stickers to the conversation. These will be applied to the video stream and you will both be able to see them.

Step 9. Press the video button to hang up

This action will not actually end the call. However, you will be able to see the other person until you exit the chat or the other person hangs up.

Step 10. Close the chat to end the call

If the other did not hang up, you can end the call by exiting the chat. To do this, return to the list of recent discussions or switch between applications.

Step 11. Press and hold your finger on the video button

If you do this during a chat, you will send a video message to the recipient. If the person you want to video chat with is offline or just want to send a quick video message, you can do this by pressing and holding your finger on the video button in the chat window. This will allow you to record a ten second video that the other person will see when they are logged in.

Part 2 of 2: Receive a call

Step 1. Turn on Snapchat notifications

The best way to make sure you never miss a video call is to turn on Snapchat notifications.

For Android: Tap the ghost icon, then tap the cogwheel button in the upper right corner of the screen. Select option Notification settings. When prompted, press To allow to activate Snapchat notifications. Make sure that the options Alarm and Allow notifications are checked.
For iOS: Tap the ghost icon, then tap the gear button in the upper right corner of the screen. Select option Notifications, then activate the features Snaps from you, Suggestions from friends and Stories from your friends. Go to your iPhone settings and select Notifications. Find Snapchat in the list and make sure its notification options are turned on.

Step 2. Tap Watch when you receive a call

So you will only see the other person. However, your video will not display while you are watching the other's. You will be able to see and hear your recipient, but they will not be able to see or hear you.

Step 3. Select Join to make the discussion two-way

The other person will be able to see and hear you and vice versa.

Step 4. Choose Ignore to send a busy message

The other will receive a notification that you are not available to receive a video call.

Step 5. Press the video button to end the broadcast

However, you will be able to see the other person until they hang up or you end the conversation.

Step 6. Close the chat to end the call

You have the option to end the conversation by going back to your recent chats list, closing Snapchat, or switching between apps.

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