How to Make a Video Call on iPhone or iPad

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This wikiHow teaches you how to start a video call with a contact from your phonebook, using an iPhone or iPad. You can FaceTime if your contact has an Apple device and account, or use another messaging app like Messenger, Google Duo, or Viber.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Using FaceTime

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    The FaceTime icon looks like a white video camera on a green background. You can find it on your home screen, or in an app folder.
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    This will open a list of all your recent video calls.
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    The search bar is labeled "Enter name, email, or number" at the top of your recent calls list. You can search your contacts here.
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    This will search all the contacts in your phonebook, and list all the matching results.
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    This will start a video call with your selected contact. Wait for them to answer, and enjoy your video call.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Using Messenger

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    The Messenger icon looks like a blue speech bubble with a white thunderbolt in it. You can find it on your home screen, or in an app folder.
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    This button looks like two figureheads in the lower-left corner of your screen. It will open your contact list.
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    Find the contact you want to video call on the list, and tap their name.
    • This will open a chat conversation between you and your selected contact.
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    You can find this button in the upper-right corner of your chat conversation. It will start a video call with your contact.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Using Google Duo

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    The Duo icon looks like a blue bubble and a white video camera. You can find it on your home screen, or in an app folder.
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    You can switch between video and audio calls in the middle of your screen.
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    This will open your contact list in full-screen.
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    Find the contact you want to video chat, and tap their name. This will ring your contact for a video call.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Using Viber

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    The Viber app looks like a purple icon with a white telephone and speech bubble in it. You can find it on your home screen, or in an app folder.
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    This button looks like a speech bubble icon in the lower-left corner of your screen. It will open a list of your recent chats.
    • Alternatively, you can tap Contacts here and open your contact list.
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    Find the person you want to call on your Chats or Contacts page, and tap their name. This will open a chat conversation between you and your contact.
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    This button is located in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will start your video call, and ring the Viber app on your contact's phone or tablet.
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