To set up and use Google Duo for video calls on your Android device, follow these steps:

Setting Up Google Duo:

1. Download Google Duo:

   • If Google Duo is not already installed on your device, download it from the Google Play Store. It’s a free app developed by Google.

2. Open Google Duo:

   • Once installed, open the Google Duo app on your Android device.

3. Sign In (Optional):

   • While not required, signing in to your Google account can help you find and connect with contacts more easily. Tap on “Get Started” and follow the prompts to sign in or create an account.

4. Grant Permissions:

   • Allow Google Duo to access your contacts, microphone, and camera when prompted. These permissions are necessary for making and receiving video calls.

Using Google Duo for Video Calls:

1. Select Contact:

   • To make a video call, tap on the “+” icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen to open your contacts list. Alternatively, you can search for a contact by typing their name in the search bar.

2. Choose Contact:

   • Tap on the contact you want to call. If the contact is also using Google Duo, you’ll see options to make a video call or an audio call. Tap on Video call to initiate a video call.

3. Wait for Connection:

   • Wait for the contact to answer the call. Once connected, you’ll see their video feed, and they’ll see yours.

4. During the Call:

   • During the video call, you can switch between the front and rear cameras, mute your microphone, and enable or disable your video feed using the on-screen controls.
   • You can also add more contacts to the call by tapping on the “Add person” icon and selecting additional contacts from your contacts list.

5. End Call:

   • When you’re done with the call, tap on the red “End call” button to disconnect.

Additional Tips:

• Invite Contacts: You can invite contacts to join Google Duo by sending them an invitation link via SMS or other messaging apps. Tap on the “Invite friends” option in the Google Duo app to send invitations.
• Video Messages: If a contact is unavailable for a video call, you can leave them a video message instead. Tap on the contact’s name and then tap on “Leave video message” to record and send a video message.
• Adjust Settings: You can customize various settings in Google Duo, such as call quality, notifications, and data usage, by tapping on your profile picture or initial in the top-right corner and selecting “Settings”.

By following these steps, you can easily set up and use Google Duo for video calls on your Android device, allowing you to stay connected with friends and family through high-quality video calls.