Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys

  • 1.

    From the home screen, tap the Google folder

  • 2.

    Tap Hangouts

  • 3.

    Tap the + icon

  • 4.

    Tap New Video Call

  • 5.

    Tap the contact you would like to start a Hangout with

    You can only video message contacts who are in your Google+ circles

  • 6.

    Tap the Video Call icon

  • 7.

    When the contacts answers the video call, their video will be displayed on screen and your video will be displayed in the bottom right of the screen

  • 8.

    To view video controls, tap the screen

  • 9.

    To mute the video call, tap the Mute icon

  • 10.

    Tap the Mute icon to unmute the call

  • 11.

    To stop your video, tap the Camcorder icon

  • 12.

    Tap the Camcorder icon again to resume showing your video

  • 13.

    To switch to the rear-facing camera, tap the Menu icon

  • 14.

    Tap Front-facing camera

  • 15.

    To switch back to the front-facing camera, tap the Menu icon

  • 16.

    Tap Rear-facing camera

  • 17.

    To send a message, tap the arrow beside the contact’s name

  • 18.

    Tap Write a Message

  • 19.

    Enter the text of the message and then tap the Send icon

  • 20.

    Tap Ongoing Call to return to the call

  • 21.

    Tap the End Call icon to finish the call