As with many such apps, the first thing to do
Video Calling with Duo
With the app set up and some contacts added, you can begin using Duo as the no fuss video calling tool it was
designed to be.The app should now automatically
detect your phone number and ask
you to verify it. You phone number is key to
the app working properly, so take a moment
to check it. If the number is wrong, as it was
for us for some reason, simply click on it and
change it.To start a video call, open the app
and tap the button. If you have made
calls previously, recent contacts will appear
at the bottom of the main screen. Tap any of
the recent contact icons to call that person,
or tap the Video Call button to see a full
contacts list.You will now get an SMS message
showing your verification code. If the
app is open when you get the message, and
showing the verification code input screen,
it will automatically be verified. If not, open
the message, copy the number and input it
into the app.When your contact answers, the
image will go full screen. The normal
small image of your own face should also
appear in the bottom left corner of the
screen. You can change some of the call
settings by tapping the small menu button
at the top right of the screen.To start a video call, tap the ‘Video
Call’ button at the bottom of the
screen. If you have no contacts who use
Duo currently, you can easily send them an
invitation to install the app by tapping their
name in the list that appears. A preformatted
message is then ready to send.When you receive a call from another
Duo user, you will see and hear the
Knock Knock screen. This displays who is
calling, with an alert to notify you if you are
away from your device. You can then simply
tap or swipe up on the camera icon to
answer and start the call.4
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