You can easily use your Android to video call an iPhone! This guide will teach you how to video chat with iPhone users when you have an Android.
Before you start: Ensure both devices have the necessary apps installed and updated.
How to video call an iPhone from an Android device
Follow these steps to successfully video call an iPhone from your Android device using various apps.
- Ask the iPhone user to open the FaceTime app.
- If the iPhone user hasn’t upgraded to iOS 15 yet, they’ll need to do so before they can send you a video chat invitation.
- You need to have the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge installed to video chat on FaceTime.
- Tap Create Link on the iPhone. This option appears at the top of FaceTime.
- Tap Add Name to name the chat (optional) and select OK.
- Share the invitation link through an app such as Messages or Mail.
- On your Android, tap the invitation link to join the call.
- Enter your name and click Join to connect to the FaceTime video chat.
- Tap Leave at any time to end the call.
Using Google Meet
- Open the Google Meet app. If you don’t have it, download it from the Google Play Store.
- Ensure the other person has the Google Meet app installed as well.
- Grant permission for the app to access your camera, microphone, and contacts.
- Verify your phone number as prompted by the app.
- Tap New and select Create group (optional).
- Add contacts for the call by typing their name in the search bar.
- Press Start to immediately begin the video call.
Using Skype
- Open the Skype app or download it from the Google Play Store.
- Select a contact from your list to video call.
- If the contact isn’t in your list, tap Search and enter their name, Skype username, or phone number.
- Tap the video camera icon to start the video call.
- To add more participants, tap the three dots and select Add People.
Using Facebook Messenger
- Open Facebook Messenger and sign in if required.
- Open a conversation with the person you want to video call.
- Tap the video camera icon at the top of your conversation page to start the call.
Pro tip: Test your internet connection before starting a video call to ensure the best experience.
Video calling between Android and iPhone is convenient and allows for connection with friends and family across different platforms. Whether using FaceTime, Google Meet, Skype, or Facebook Messenger, each application offers unique features to enhance your calling experience. Make sure everyone involved in the call has the necessary apps installed and up to date for seamless video communication.
