How to use the free group video calling feature on Skype

In order to compete with Google+ Hangouts and other VoIP services, Skype has activated free group video calling - something that Microsoft previously offered only as part of a premium service package with a fixed subscription rate. Monthly.

With this change, users of Windows, Mac and Xbox One can make group calls on Skype for free. Currently this feature only allows up to 10 people in the group to talk to each other at a time .

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Now I will show you how to make a group video call, giving you tips and tricks to take advantage of VoIP.

Make a group video call on Skype

To set up a call, first tap on Discussions , then drag your contacts to the top of the right window. You can only add 9 others (due to adding you is 10)

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After gathering all the people you want to call, you just need to click the ' Video Call ' button to start a group video call , or you can choose ' Call the group ' if you want to chat without a webcam. .

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In addition, you can save the list of groups just created in your contacts earlier. To rename the group, just click on the pen icon as shown below, type a new name and click OK to save. This option is especially useful for those who regularly make video calls to certain people.

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Add friends while the conversation is in progress

Did you forget to add 1 friend to the huddle? Don't worry, there's a way to add more people while the video call is in progress, but it must be the person who initiated the call to do this. The person must press the '+' button and select Add people to the call.

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Select the contact you want to add, then click OK

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Once accepted by the person you want to add, you can return to continue the free video chat with your friends.

Some additional features

Screen sharing or sending files is one of the built-in features commonly found in any chat system. Of course, Skype is no exception, it provides users with many interesting gadgets such as: dragging the screen, sending files or contacts, sharing screens, .

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Below is a short video released by Microsoft to help you better understand the features of group video calls (group video calls).

Conclude

This feature of Skype is applied to both PC and Mac. Along with the fierce competition of Google Hangouts, ooVoo or similar services, this change of Microsoft promises to make a lot of users feel satisfied.