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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 16, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use Marco Polo for Video Messages

    Send short video messages to friends and family with Marco Polo — like a walkie-talkie for video.

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    Category
    Apps & Services
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    marco polo
    video messages
    family
    messaging
    app

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Download Marco Polo
    2. 2.Create an account
    3. 3.Add a contact
    4. 4.Record and send a video
    5. 5.Watch and reply to videos
    1

    Download Marco Polo

    ~15s
    Search for "Marco Polo" in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) and download the free app.
    2

    Create an account

    ~15s
    Open the app and enter your phone number. Marco Polo will send a verification code by text — enter it to confirm your number. Add your first name and a profile photo to help friends recognize you.
    3

    Add a contact

    ~15s
    Tap the "+" or "New" button to add a contact. You can search by phone number or name from your contacts. If the person already has Marco Polo, they will appear. If not, you can invite them by text message.
    4

    Record and send a video

    ~15s
    Tap a contact's name to open the conversation. Press and hold the large camera button to record your video message — speak naturally as if you were talking to them in person. Release the button when you are done and it sends automatically.
    5

    Watch and reply to videos

    ~18s
    When a friend sends you a video, you will get a notification. Open the app and tap their name to watch it. Press the camera button to record your reply. Videos stay in the conversation so you can rewatch them. And you can see whether the other person has watched your message.

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    Marco Polo is a free app that lets you send short video messages to friends and family — like a video walkie-talkie. Unlike a live video call, the other person does not need to be available at the same time. They can watch your video whenever they are ready and reply in their own time. It is popular for staying connected with family across different time zones.

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