WhatsApp Web: Video chats - is it possible?

When you use WhatsApp Web on your computer, you look in vain for the white handset and the camera icon in the upper right corner. This is because you can neither video chat nor make phone calls with WhatsApp Web. However, numerous other programs are available for this.

Can you video chat with WhatsApp Web?

WhatsApp can also be used on the computer if you have a cell phone with a verified account. But phone calls and video chats are not possible through this. Whether this service will be added in the future is still open. However, there are many other tools that allow you to video chat on your computer. These offer practical additional functions and are a good alternative to video chats on WhatsApp.

Alternative: These applications are available

• Skype: The classic video chat provider is still very popular. Video calls are possible here free of charge with several people. To do this, all participants must create a Skype account.
• Zoom: The application offers many practical features, but most are chargeable. Zoom can be used with fewer features for 45 minutes at a time for free. To do this, only one person needs to register to start the video call. All others join the call via an invitation link.
• Facebook Messenger: You can make free video calls via Facebook's Messenger. The maximum number of participants is eight people. Voraussetzung ist, dass alle Teilnehmer einen Facebook-Account besitzen.