Video calling has become a popular way to stay connected with friends and family, especially in today’s world where physical distance can often separate us. If you have an iPhone and your loved ones have Android devices, you may wonder if it’s possible to video call between these two platforms.
The good news is that it is indeed possible! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of video calling between an iPhone and an Android device.
Step 1: Choose the Right App
To begin with, you need to ensure that both you and the person you want to video call have a compatible app installed on your devices. There are several options available for cross-platform video calling, but two popular choices are Skype and Google Duo. These apps are available for both iPhone and Android devices, making them ideal for our purpose.
Step 2: Install the App
If you haven’t already done so, head over to the App Store on your iPhone or the Google Play Store on your Android device. Search for the chosen app (either Skype or Google Duo) and install it on both devices. Once installed, open the app on each device.
Step 3: Create an Account
If this is your first time using the selected app, you may need to create an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account using your email address or phone number.
For Skype:
Once you’ve opened Skype on both devices:
- Tap “Sign In” if you already have an account or “Create Account” to make a new one.
- Enter your login details or follow the prompts to create a new account.
For Google Duo:
After opening Google Duo on both devices:
- Tap “Get Started” to begin the setup process.
- Choose your Google account or create a new one if necessary.
Step 4: Add Contacts
To video call between devices, you’ll need to add each other as contacts within the app. Here’s how you can do it:
For Skype:
- Tap the “Contacts” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the “+” symbol in the top-right corner to add a contact.
- Enter your friend’s Skype username, email address, or phone number.
- Select your friend from the search results and tap “Add Contact”.
For Google Duo:
- Tap the “Contacts” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the “+” symbol in the bottom-right corner to add a contact.
- Enter your friend’s phone number or search for their name in your Google contacts.
- Select your friend from the search results and tap “Done”.
Step 5: Initiate a Video Call
For Skype:
- Open your friend’s contact conversation in Skype.
- In the chat window, tap on the video camera icon at the top-right corner to start a video call.
For Google Duo:
- Open your friend’s contact conversation in Google Duo.