Wondering how to host a group video call on Telegram? We show you how in this post. Telegram has over 500 million active users per month (Source: mobilemarketingreads). That is a big number of people using telegram. For people using WhatsApp, telegram is very similar to it. Both Telegram and WhatsApp are used for texting friends and family, sending songs, images, video calling, voice calls, etc.
Telegram is a free-to-use, cross-platform (runs on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, MAC), and cloud-based instant messaging (IM) (back and forth texting in real-time over the internet) service. The service also provides end-to-end encrypted video calling, VoIP, file sharing, and several other features.
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How to host a group video call on Telegram
A video call utilizes video to transmit a live picture of the person making the call. Video calls are made using a computer’s webcam or other electronic devices with a video-capable camera, like a smartphone, tablet, or video-capable phone system.
Creating a group video call on Telegram is pretty simple. The method discussed next works on Android.
- Firstly, you will need to have a group where you have administrator privileges. If you are already in a group you can skip to step 2.
Secondly, to create a new Telegram group tap on the top left menu button > New group. - Thirdly, inside the group, tap on the group banner to see the details, then tap the menu button in the top right.
- Fourthly, select Start Video Chat.
- Then, tap on the camera button on the bottom left.
It is important to note that group voice chats on Telegram have no limit on participants. On the other hand, video calls are currently limited to 30 callers. Telegram has also put into effect a screen sharing feature, as well as one to mute ambient noise. Enjoy the Telegram app, and tell us how using the video call feature and other new features works out for you.