Google Hangout Desktop App Mac

How to send a Google Hangouts invite using your iPhone. Open the Hangouts app on your iPhone. Tap 'Contacts' or 'Favorites.' Select your desired contacts. If you start a Hangout on your computer, you can continue your chat on another device, like your phone. Notes: In March 2017, we announced plans to evolve classic Hangouts to focus on two experiences that help bring teams together: Google Chat and Google Meet.

Duo is the highest quality¹ video calling app. It’s free, simple and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets, computers, and smart displays, like the Google Nest Hub Max.

On your computer, go to hangouts.google.com or open Hangouts in Gmail. If you have the Hangouts Chrome extension, Hangouts will open in a new window. At the top, click New conversation. Enter and select a name or email address. Type your message. You can also add emojis and photos. On your keyboard, press Enter. Google Duo is a free, simple video calling app that brings you face-to-face with the people who matter most. Group call with 32 participants today.

Getting started

See who’s already available to connect on Duo or invite a friend to join.

Tap into a contact to leave a note, video or voice message.

Create a group of 32 participants. Then, tap the group name to easily start a group video call.

Your calls and messages stay private and can only be seen by you and the person you're talking with.

Be part of bedtime

Tuck them in with their favorite stories over one-to-one video calls with the highest quality¹, so you don't miss a precious moment. Learn more about Nest.

Get the group together

Keep the fun times rolling with your weekly game nights over group calling. Available for 32 friends at a time and works on Android phones, iPhones, iPads and tablets. You can also join a group call with just a link.

More fun with the
entire family

Google Duo’s new Family mode² lets you doodle on video calls for everyone to see and surprise loved ones with fun masks and effects. Family mode also helps avoid accidental hang-ups and mutes by hiding those buttons while you play together.

Send a little love
their way

Brighten up someone’s day by sending a note, voice or video message with fun effects. Let them know you’re thinking of them, even when they’re far away or can’t pick up.

Make video calls
more fun

From putting on a pair of virtual heart glasses to channeling your inner dinosaur, new AR effects let you express yourself. These fun new effects change based on your facial expressions and move with you around the screen.

Capture special moments

Take a photo of your video call to capture any moment, and share it automatically with everyone on the call.

Google Hangouts Desktop App Mac

Keep calls private with end-to-end encryption

Whether it's one-to-one calls, group calls or video messages, your conversations on Duo will always stay private with end-to-end encryption. Learn more.

Is There A Desktop App For Google Hangouts

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