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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 13, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Make a Video Call (Zoom, FaceTime, Teams)

    Learn to start and join video calls on the most popular platforms.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Essential Skills
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    video-calls
    zoom
    facetime
    teams
    communication

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Choose your platform
    2. 2.Set up your camera and mic
    3. 3.Start or join a call
    4. 4.Use essential controls
    5. 5.Optimize your setup
    1

    Choose your platform

    ~15s
    FaceTime (Apple devices), Zoom (any device), Microsoft Teams (work), Google Meet (any device).
    2

    Set up your camera and mic

    ~15s
    Make sure your camera is unblocked and microphone is working. Test them in the app's settings.
    3

    Start or join a call

    ~15s
    To start: open the app and click "New Meeting." To join: click the meeting link or enter the meeting ID.
    4

    Use essential controls

    ~15s
    Learn to mute/unmute (microphone icon), turn camera on/off (camera icon), and share your screen.
    5

    Optimize your setup

    ~15s
    Use good lighting (face a window), position camera at eye level, and use headphones to reduce echo.

    Quick Tip

    For FaceTime help on Apple devices, visit support.apple.com/en-us/facetime — Apple's official FaceTime support page with troubleshooting and setup guides.

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