Can you call from a computer on WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, you can make calls from a computer using WhatsApp. The feature is available through the WhatsApp web or desktop application, allowing users to place voice and video calls directly from their computers.
Can you call from a computer on WhatsApp - in detail?
Yes, you can make calls from your computer using WhatsApp, thanks to the WhatsApp desktop app and web client. Here's how it works:
WhatsApp Web:
To use WhatsApp on your computer via the web, follow these steps:
- Open your web browser and navigate to web.whatsapp.com.
- Scan the QR code displayed on your screen with your phone's WhatsApp app.
- Once scanned, you'll see all your chats and contacts synced between your computer and phone.
- To make a call, simply click on the contact or group you want to call, and then press the call button (a phone icon).
WhatsApp Desktop App:
Alternatively, you can use the dedicated WhatsApp desktop app for Windows and Mac:
- Download and install the WhatsApp desktop app from the official website.
- Open the app and scan the QR code with your phone's WhatsApp app, similar to the web version.
- Your chats and contacts will be synced between your computer and phone.
- To make a call, click on the contact or group, and then press the call button (a phone icon).
Requirements and Limitations:
- Both your computer and phone must be connected to the internet for calls to work.
- Your phone should have WhatsApp installed and running in the background to receive notifications and make/receive calls.
- Group calls are supported, but participants will see your phone number as the caller.
- You can't make or receive calls if you're logged out of WhatsApp on your phone or if your phone is turned off.
- The desktop app and web client don't support WhatsApp Business accounts yet.
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