How to download and use HouseParty on Windows or Mac
The video calling application is cross-platform, which means users Android, iOS, Windows e Mac they can use it and communicate with each other.
We can't deny that this is a big plus as it's one of the ways to keep a lot of people together without having to depend on a specific device.
Another advantage is that you can use it in Chrome without having to download anything to your PC. All you need to do is install an extension in Chrome which takes less than 1 minute.
In case you want to download HouseParty for Android and iOS you can do it from their respective stores. The way it works on both mobile devices and computers is very similar. After installing the app it is very easy to create an account:
Click on » SUBSCRIBE ". You need to add a real email address as you will need to verify it. Add your name, then username, date of birth and password. In case you do not want to provide all your data for a matter of privacy and security. The only thing that matters is the email.
It will then ask you to add a phone number. However, it doesn't need to work as the app is managed with usernames. Then you can skip this step by clicking on » Salta »In the upper right corner of the screen.
In case you want to know which of your friends uses HouseParty, one what you could do is connect the app to your Facebook account, this way you can find out which of your friends are using the app and communicate through it.
How to use HouseParty on Windows and Mac
Then you will need to see a contact list of people using the app. But the most important thing comes later where you will have to give it access to the camera and microphone to be able to make video calls. It will also ask for location access, although this is not that important or necessary.
Although the app is well known for the quality of video calls and calls. It can also be used to send normal text messages like any other app.
Once you have started a video call by swiping the screen from the bottom up you will see all the available options of the same. If you click on «Add» you can add more people to the conversation, you can also send messages or search for another user with their Nickname.
Everything is in English so it is one of the great "drawbacks" of this app. However, once you start using it and become familiar with it, you quickly get used to the options and will be guided by the icons in case you don't know too much English.
How to start a video call on HouseParty
- Swipe the screen from bottom to top to see all available options.
- Click on » Join »In friends who are connected and with whom you want to make a video call.
- Start the call to said contact, here you have to wait for the other person to answer.
If you press the microphone icon, it will be deactivated, this also happens with the camera that will stop being seen. In turn, if you want the conversation to be private and no one can participate in it, click on the lock icon in the center of the screen.
Remember that the HouseParty video calls are for up to 8 people. They are quite funny, if a little complicated especially when everyone is talking at the same time.
