Google Hangouts is a videochat platform integrated into Google+ (now defunct). It allows users to connect with their friends and family in an interactive virtual space. A Google Hangouts session can be started between two people or a group of people, with a limit of up to 10 concurrent users. The Hangout session is started by calling another user or having them call you to join you in your chat room. Let's see what you can do with Google Hangouts, how to use it, and why you should use it.
What are Google Hangouts?
Un Google Hangout is a real-time video conferencing app which can include up to ten people. It allows you to create an impromptu virtual meeting, talk face-to-face with family and friends or conduct a video interview. You can choose to share screens, integrate your Google Calendar, or use other apps while you're on a Google Hangout. All you need is a computer with a webcam, a Google account, and the latest version of Google's browser, Chrome.
What can you do with Google Hangouts?
Google Hangouts it allows you:
- Get together with friends and family: You can connect with your loved ones who live in another city or country, or simply with people who prefer video chat to phone calls.
- Host an online meeting: You can use Google Hangouts to host online meetings, interviews, or a webinar.
- Start a video call: You can call people on your friends list or have them call you.
- Chat with a group of people: You can video chat with up to 10 people at a time.
- Share your computer screen: You can share your computer screen with other people during a Google Hangout.
- Share your camera: You can invite others to take a photo with your webcam and add it to the conversation.
- Send photos, GIFs and emoji: You can send any emoji, GIF or photo to other participants.
- Use the Google Assistant: You can ask the Google Assistant to join a Google Hangout and help you with tasks.
How to use Google Hangouts?
Create a Google Hangout If you're hosting a hangout, you'll need to invite the people you want to join you. To do this, the steps to follow are:
- Open the Google Hangouts app.
- Select the desired contact through the contact search function or the Hangouts contact list.
- Click on the name or names. You can select up to ten people for a group chat.
- Click video call.
- Then a new window opens for the video chat. You must first allow access to the camera and microphone.
- You can then send a video chat invitation via a link or invite more people to video chat via a message to their GMAIL email.
- When you finish the video call, click End.
It's that simple to use this app and be in contact with others on a personal or professional level.
Should you use Google Hangouts?
Google Hangouts It's a great way to connect as a group.. The ability to include up to 10 people at a time makes it ideal for social events and business meetings. The video quality is excellent, especially when compared to other video chat services. You can also see the reaction of your interlocutor while he is speaking, which can make the conversation more engaging. And the best thing is that you can use Google Hangouts on your computer or on your smartphone. The drawback is that you must have an active account to use the service. That means you'll have to sign up for a new account, which could affect your privacy. Another downside is that you can't use Google Hangouts without an Internet connection. If you're in a place where there's no reliable Internet connection, you won't be able to use Google Hangouts. And for people who often travel between countries, this could be a big problem. And while it's possible to use Google Hangouts with a different email address, it's not recommended. Google's terms of service state that users must use the same email address for all Google products.
