How to Video Call on Tango

You can use Tango for iOS  to make free video calls to anyone else who uses Tango. Once you’ve registered for an account (and added your friends), head to the Call tab, select “New Call,” and tap the video camera icon next to the name of the person you want to call. Learn how to set up Tango, invite your friends, and use the video call features to stay in touch with those who matter.

Setting Up Tango

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Install the Tango app iOS. Open the App Store (iOS)  on your mobile device, and then:

Type “Tango” into the search field.

Tap the Tango app in the search results.

Tap “Get” or “Install” on the app page and then follow the prompts to install.

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Open Tango. Once you’ve installed Tango, tap its icon on your home screen. Now you’ll be taken through a brief setup process.

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Enter your phone number and then tap “Next.” Now you’ll see the “Create your profile!” screen.

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Choose an option to create a new account. Tango offers two options to get you started:

Choose “Get From Facebook” to sign in to Tango with Facebook. This makes it easy to connect with your Facebook friends. Follow the prompts to link Tango to Facebook.

If you’d rather not associate Tango with Facebook, enter your name and email address into the blanks provided, and then tap “Done.”

Making a Video Call

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Navigate to the “Call” tab. Here you’ll find a list of your most recent calls, including those made from your regular phone app.

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Tap “New Call.” This link is at the top of the screen.

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Find the contact you want to call. Scroll through the list of contacts until you find the name of the person with whom you’d like to video chat.[2]

If you don’t see the video camera icon, this person has not yet set up their Tango account.

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Tap the video camera icon next to the contact’s name. Tango will immediately start the video call. The person you’re calling will receive a notification on their device, letting them know that you’re trying to reach them by video call. Once they answer, you will be able to both see and hear them.

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Get to know the in-call controls. At the top of the screen, you’ll see 3 icons:

Video camera: Tap this to toggle the video part of the call on and off.

Microphone with a line through it: This will mute the sound of the call.

Camera with arrows: Tap this to switch from the front camera to the back, and vice versa.

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Experiment with fun features. While you’re in a call, you’ll also see several round icons at the bottom of the screen:[3]

Mask: Tap this to choose a mask to “wear” over your face for the call.

Face with cat ears: Tap this to choose an avatar to replace your image in the video call. You’ll still see the person with whom you’re chatting, but they’ll see your chosen avatar.

Game controller: Tap this to see a list of games you can play while connected to this call.

Smiley face: Tap this to choose from a variety of stickers, many of which are animated.

Dice: Select a creative filter to change the color or saturation of your video.

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Tap the red phone icon to hang up the call. The call will disconnect, and you will return to the main Tango screen.