Viber is the standard when it comes to free VoIP calls. But if you've ever used it, you know the experience is far from satisfactory. Skype has the same story; Apple FaceTime Audio works well, but not everyone has an iPhone. Clearly, there's room at the top of VoIP game and Facebook, just like everythingelse in recent history, wants to claim it.
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The Mac update is coming soon. Skype not only powers Facebook's video calling feature, but it now offers Facebook-to-Facebook calling directly from its Windows clients. How To Setup Facebook Video Calling (Video Demo) http://www.facebook.com/videocalling.
Nowadays, almost everyone you know uses Facebook. They might not have Facebook messenger installed, but they definitely have the Facebook app pre-installed or installed. Voice calling functionality has existed in the Facebook Messenger app for a couple of months now, but it was limited to the US and the UK. Now, all the countries have access to it.
In order to make voice calls, you need Facebook Messenger or Facebook app (4.0+). I'll tell you more about how it exactly works in the sections below.
In the process of testing out this functionality of the Facebook app, I called a friend of mine in the UK with whom I had not spoken to for the past three years. He didn't have the Messenger app installed, but we were able to talk for several minutes without any problem.
How was the call quality, you would ask? Surprisingly good. I was able to make out that in these last three years, he had done away with his Indian accent and now, with his distinctive British accent, he sounded very much like an Indian Myke Hurley.
How To Call Using Facebook Messenger
Step 1: Open the Facebook Messenger app.
Step 2: Tap on the contact you want to call.
Step 3: Locate the Call button on the top right corner. Make sure that it is blue. If it's black, it means either the contact is not online or is running an old version of Facebook or Facebook Messenger, one which does not support voice calling.
Step 4: If you don't have Facebook Messenger installed, you can still make and receive voice calls using the Facebook app. From the messaging menu, choose your contact. Tap the i button on the top right corner and from the options select Free Call.
Step 5: If the button is blue, tap it to make a VoIP call and start talking.
How To Receive a Facebook Call
Step 1: You need to be alive, running a recent version of Facebook app or Facebook Messenger (4.0+) and connected to stable WiFi or data connection.
Note 1: While the calling service is free, it uses your data connection to make calls. So, if you are using a WiFi connection, your call is practically free. However, if you are using a 3G data connection, the data charges will apply. In my testing, the audio sent and received from Facebook messenger does not take up much bandwidth. The data counter read 10 kbps most of the time. Still, those seconds for multiple hours add up.Note 2:
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Step 2: Wait until a friend or an acquaintance calls you. Bribe them if necessary.
Step 3: In iOS, notice the notification on your lockscreen. As Facebook is just an app, it sends you a notification when you get a call. Slide it on to open the app and receive the call.
In Android, you directly get an incoming call screen, much like the default phone app.
Your Call
Going by the new normal, you use Facebook Messenger to chat with lots of your friends. Tell them about this free calling service and spread the happiness. Share the post with your friends and family from the left side on Facebook, Twitter, or if you are a tech writer, Google+.
The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.Read NextFacebook Messenger VS Messenger Lite: Which Is The One For You?Also See#Android apps #facebook
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Facebook video calling plugin should be installed on your Windows or MAC system to use video calling feature on facebook. We have already seen easy Facebook video calling setup procedure. Once you download and install this small plugin (from Skype), you can video chat with Facebook friends online within web browsers. However, if you do not want video calling feature and previously set it up – you can easily uninstall and remove Facebook video calling plugin from your Windows PC to get rid of video calling feature.
Uninstall Facebook video calling plugin on Windows
1. On your Windows computer, click Start button and then click the Control Panel option. This will open Control Panel window with lot of option icons.
2. Click on Programs and Features icon in the Control Panel window. This will open ‘uninstall or change a program' window with listing of currently installed programs on your computer.
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3. Look for ‘Facebook video calling' in the displayed list of programs. Right click on it and then click uninstall button.
4. Then click Yes button on the confirmation screen. Facebook video calling plugin will uninstall automatically and will be removed from your Windows PC.
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You can confirm on it by opening ‘Programs and Features' windows again, there should be no lisitng of ‘Facebook video calling' in the list of installed program.
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Remove Facebook video chat plugin on MAC OSX
1. Goto your Home directory labeled with house icon and username in the Finder. Then open the ‘Library' folder.
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2. Now open the ‘Internet Plug-Ins' folder and delete the FacebookVideoCalling.bundle file.
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Step 2: Wait until a friend or an acquaintance calls you. Bribe them if necessary.
Step 3: In iOS, notice the notification on your lockscreen. As Facebook is just an app, it sends you a notification when you get a call. Slide it on to open the app and receive the call.
In Android, you directly get an incoming call screen, much like the default phone app.
Your Call
Going by the new normal, you use Facebook Messenger to chat with lots of your friends. Tell them about this free calling service and spread the happiness. Share the post with your friends and family from the left side on Facebook, Twitter, or if you are a tech writer, Google+.
The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.Read NextFacebook Messenger VS Messenger Lite: Which Is The One For You?Also See#Android apps #facebook
Did You Know
Facebook never defined the term Poke.
More in Android
A Guide to Creating and Managing Contact Groups on Samsung Phones
Facebook video calling plugin should be installed on your Windows or MAC system to use video calling feature on facebook. We have already seen easy Facebook video calling setup procedure. Once you download and install this small plugin (from Skype), you can video chat with Facebook friends online within web browsers. However, if you do not want video calling feature and previously set it up – you can easily uninstall and remove Facebook video calling plugin from your Windows PC to get rid of video calling feature.
Uninstall Facebook video calling plugin on Windows
1. On your Windows computer, click Start button and then click the Control Panel option. This will open Control Panel window with lot of option icons.
2. Click on Programs and Features icon in the Control Panel window. This will open ‘uninstall or change a program' window with listing of currently installed programs on your computer.
Free to try Microsoft Mac OS X 10.10/10.11. Download.com cannot completely ensure the security of the software hosted on third-party sites. Lacks some OS X features: PowerPoint for Mac. Microsoft powerpoint for mac free download - Microsoft Powerpoint 2016, Microsoft Office 2011, Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 7.0.3 Update, and many more programs.
3. Look for ‘Facebook video calling' in the displayed list of programs. Right click on it and then click uninstall button.
4. Then click Yes button on the confirmation screen. Facebook video calling plugin will uninstall automatically and will be removed from your Windows PC.
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You can confirm on it by opening ‘Programs and Features' windows again, there should be no lisitng of ‘Facebook video calling' in the list of installed program.
Video: Remove Facebook video calling plugin
Remove Facebook video chat plugin on MAC OSX
1. Goto your Home directory labeled with house icon and username in the Finder. Then open the ‘Library' folder.
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2. Now open the ‘Internet Plug-Ins' folder and delete the FacebookVideoCalling.bundle file.
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3. Again repeat step 1 above and open the ‘Library' folder. There open ‘application support' folder and then open ‘facebook' folder. Then delete ‘video' folder to free up some space on your MAC OSX system.
