How do I mute the sound during a WhatsApp video call - briefly?
To mute the sound during a WhatsApp video call, simply tap on the "Microphone" icon located at the bottom of your screen. This will instantly disable your microphone and prevent others from hearing you.
How do I mute the sound during a WhatsApp video call - in detail?
To mute the sound during a WhatsApp video call, follow these detailed steps:
- Initiate or Join a Video Call: Start a new video call by tapping on the camera icon next to the contact's name in your chat window, or join an incoming video call by tapping on the "Accept" button.
- Access the Call Controls: Once you are in the video call, look for the control panel at the bottom of your screen. This panel contains various options such as mute, switch camera, and end call.
- Locate the Mute Button: In the control panel, find the microphone icon (it looks like a speaker with a slash through it). This is the mute button. It may be colored red or have another visual indicator to highlight its function.
- Mute Your Microphone: Tap on the microphone icon. When you do this, the icon will usually change color (often to red) and a message may appear on your screen indicating that you have muted your microphone. This action immediately stops any sound from your end of the call from being transmitted to the other participant(s).
- Unmute Your Microphone: If at any point during the call you want to unmute yourself, simply tap on the microphone icon again. The icon will revert to its original state (usually not red), and your voice will once again be transmitted to the other participant(s).
- Confirm Muting Status: To ensure that your microphone is muted, you can look for visual cues on your screen or check if there is an ongoing transmission of sound from your end. If you see a red microphone icon and no sound is being transmitted, you are successfully muted.
By following these steps, you can easily mute the sound during a WhatsApp video call, ensuring that any background noise or unwanted sounds do not disrupt your conversation. This feature is particularly useful in environments where privacy or minimal distractions are necessary.