In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
• Make a video call
• Respond to an incoming video call
• Change call type
• Video call options
• Enable or disable video call
Make a video call
A video call can be made through the Dialpad in the
Phone app or through the Contacts list in the
Contacts app. To make a video call through the Dialpad, enter the desired
number, then select the
Video Call icon.
Note: The Video Call icon appears in green if the person has the capability to receive a Video Call and is gray and crossed out if the person does not have the capability to receive a Video Call.
Respond to an incoming video call
• ACCEPT VIDEO CALL: Swipe the Video icon up to accept a video call.
• DECLINE CALL: Swipe the Video icon down to decline a video call.
Note: Video call is not available if the one device does not support video call.
Change call type
Switch between a HD Voice and Video call.
• SWITCH TO A VOICE CALL: While on a video call, select the Switch call icon.
• SWITCH TO A VIDEO CALL: From a voice call, select the Video call icon.
Note: When switching from a Voice to Video call, the person you are on the phone with will have the option to accept or reject the change from an HD Voice Call to a Video Call.
Video call options
Select the screen, then select the desired option:
• MUTE SOUND: Select the Speaker icon.
• MUTE MICROPHONE: Select the Mute icon.
• ENABLE/DISABLE YOUR CAMERA: Select the Hide camera icon.
• SWITCH BETWEEN FRONT & REAR CAMERAS: Select the Switch camera icon.
• ADD A VIDEO CALL: Select the Add call icon.
• PAUSE A VIDEO CALL: Select the Pause icon.
Note: You can add up to 5 people to the video call. The person talking is shown on screen at the time. Group video calling may not work for those using a different mobile operator.
Enable or disable a video call
From the Phone app, select the
Menu icon >
Settings >
Calls >
Video Call switch.
Note: Video Call is turned on by default. When Video Call is off, incoming Video Calls will appear as voice calls.
Tips
Certain restrictions, requirements or limitations may apply for this feature/service. For more details, visit AT&T Video Calling.