Video Calling with Google Duo
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Video Calling with Google Duo

Make and receive video calls using Google Duo.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

Prenote info

To make and receive video calls, all Google Duo participants need a video call capable device (running Android 7 or later) with Google Duo installed. All calls, including international, are made through your mobile data plan or a Wi-Fi connection. If you use your mobile data, charges may apply. For more details, visit Learn About Google Duo.

In this tutorial,  you will learn how to:

• Set up Google Duo
• Make a video call
• Respond to an incoming call
• Video call options

Set up Google Duo

From the home screen, swipe up from the center of the screen to access the Apps tray. Select the duo Duo app. 

Note: Upon first access, you will be prompted to review Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy. Select the desired policy to review, then select I agree to continue. You will also be prompted to allow access to your micropone and camera. Select While using the app > While using the app > Allow to continue. For more information, please visit Set up Google Duo. 

 


 

Make a video call

1. Select New call to view the contacts list, then select the desired contact.

Note: In order to make a call, both users must be signed in to Google Duo. Select Invite to invite a contact to Google Duo. 

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2. Select Call to begin a video call.

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Make a group video call

1. From the contacts list, select Create group. Select the desired contacts, then select Done. 

Note: You can add up to 32 people to the video call. The person talking is shown on screen at that time. Group video calling may not work for those using a different mobile operator.

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2. Select Start to begin a video call.

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Respond to an incoming call

Select and drag the call icon up to accept the call or down to decline the call. 

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Video call options

Select the desired option:

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• SWITCH CAMERAS: Select the switch camera icon.
• USE FILTERS: Select the Filters icon.
 

To use your phone while on a video call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen. The video call will be displayed as a picture-in-picture window in the corner of your screen. 

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To return to a call, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the active call notification. 

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