How to Start a Video Chat or Voice Call on Snapchat

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Did you know you can now video chat with friends on Snapchat? Thanks to a recent update, you can now use video calls or voice calls to keep in touch with others. When someone video calls you, they won't be able to see your video until you pick up. You can even turn your camera or microphone off, if desired. This wikiHow will show you how to video chat and voice call someone on Snapchat using your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Things You Should Know

Tap the "Chat" icon and tap a friend you want to call. Tap the camera icon (video call) or phone icon (voice call) in the top-right corner.
When you start a video call, the other user can see your video before they join the call.
Use the icons below to toggle your camera, use video filters, and adjust your microphone.

Starting a Video Chat

Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background. If you aren't already logged in, tap Log in to do so now. Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi if you don't want to use a lot of data.

Tap the "Chat" icon. This is the text box icon on the bottom toolbar, to the left of the camera. You'll see a list of all your recently messaged friends.

Tap a friend. This will open your chat log.

Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner. This will be next to a phone icon. A pop-up menu will open.

Tap Video Call. This is the grey button. Your video call will begin. As you wait for your friend to pick up, they will be able to see your video.

Navigate the video call. You'll see icons at the bottom of the screen. Camera: toggle your camera off and on Two turning arrows: toggle between the front camera and back camera Microphone: mute or unmute your microphone Speaker: toggle speaker on and off Smiley face: select and use a filter If you want to hang up, tap the red phone icon in the top-right corner.

Answer a video call (optional). When a friend starts a video call with you, you'll see their video, but they won't be able to see you yet. Tap Join to join the video chat, or tap Not Now to dismiss the notification.

Starting a Voice Call

Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background. If you aren't already logged in, tap Log in to do so now. Snapchat is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.

Tap the "Chat" icon. This is the text box icon on the bottom toolbar, to the left of the camera. You'll see a list of all your recently messaged friends.

Tap a friend. This will open your chat log.

Tap the phone icon in the top-right corner. This will be next to a camera icon. Your voice call will begin. You'll see both your Bitmoji in place of video. When your friend joins, you can begin talking.

Navigate the voice call. You'll see icons at the bottom of the screen. Camera: toggle your camera off and on. When this is disabled, you will not be able to toggle your front/back camera or use video filters. Two turning arrows: toggle between the front camera and back camera Microphone: mute or unmute your microphone Speaker: toggle speaker on and off Smiley face: select and use a filter If you want to hang up, tap the red phone icon in the top-right corner.

Answer a voice call (optional). When a friend starts a voice call with you, you'll see a notification with their Bitmoji. Tap Join to join the voice call, or tap Not Now to dismiss the notification.