

Check that the switch next to the “WhatsApp” option is set to “On”. On Windows 10, you navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Similarly, click on the “Micro” option under Security & Privacy on macOS and make sure you tick the box next to “WhatsApp”. On the “Security & Privacy” screen, click “Camera” and make sure you have checked the box next to “WhatsApp”. In System Preferences, click the “Security & Privacy” item. On a Mac, click the Apple icon at the top left of the screen and select “System Preferences”. However, if you use a desktop computer, one of these hardware requirements may be missing.įinally, you should check if WhatsApp has access to the camera and microphone on your computer. Most laptops have a webcam, built-in microphone, and built-in speakers. On the hardware side, to use both voice and video calling, you should check that your computer’s camera (webcam), microphone, and speakers are working properly. Although WhatsApp has dedicated desktop applications, to use it, you still need to perform a few necessary identity verification tasks on your phone. In addition, you should also ensure that both the WhatsApp application on your smartphone and computer has the latest version installed, and that the devices have an internet connection.

Similarly, on Mac, voice and video calling is only supported on macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later versions.

To use voice and video calling features on WhatsApp for Windows app, you should update your operating system to Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 or later versions. Necessary settings to make WhatsApp calls on computerīefore embarking on making a WhatsApp call on your computer, there are some limitations that you should be aware of.
#WHATSAPP DESKTOP VIDEO CALL HOW TO#
This article will show you how to make voice and video calls using WhatsApp’s desktop app. This feature is also available on the WhatsApp application for Windows and macOS platforms, but will require more setup steps. Perhaps you are too familiar with making voice calls, video calls with the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
