8. Video Call options (alternatives to Face Time)

How to make video calls on a Samsung phone?

Video call

When you are away from your friends or family and talking on the phone just isn’t enough, you can see them face to face using video calls on your Samsung phone, tablet, or computer.

Google Meet

Google Meet, allows you to make video calls with friends and family and it comes pre-installed on Samsung phones. Google Meet is compatible with Samsung and iOS phones.

When using Google Meet for the first time, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google account if you have not already done so on your device.

1 Navigate to and open the Google Meet app (it will appear as “Meet” in the Google folder), and then review the information.
2 Tap Got it, or tap New to immediately begin a new video call.
3 From the Google Meet home screen, you’ll be able to view your call history. Tap one of your recent calls to start the call again, or select from other options like Add to contacts.
4 You can also tap Menu (the three horizontal lines), and then select from Privacy in Meet, Settings, or Help & feedback.

WhatsApp and other video call options

Another option is to download third-party apps that have video chat capabilities, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Skype, and Snapchat. These are only a few of the many options you have when it comes to making video calls. Use one of these apps or one that you are already familiar with. Download any of these apps from Play Store.

When using Google Meet for the first time, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google account if you have not already done so on your device.

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