Word has spread on social networks that Now you can go live on WhatsApp. Upon learning of this, we began investigating to confirm whether it was true or a hoax. So if you want to know what is true in this, read this post till the end.
Is it possible to do a live broadcast on WhatsApp?
To begin with, we regret to inform you that this is not true. For now, WhatsApp does not have the ability to allow you to do a live, live or live broadcast. However, just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean there isn’t an alternative.
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Even if you can’t do a live broadcast on WhatsApp, you can you can make a group video call with multiple contacts. Additionally, you can send your contacts a link to join the video call or share that link on your social networks so that other people who are not among your contacts can join the video call.
However, there is a limitation. According to what they explain in WhatsApp help section, You can have a group video call with up to 32 people. If you want to talk to a larger number of people within WhatsApp, you should stick to using an audio group chat.
How to make a video call on WhatsApp and share the link with your contacts?
Making a group video call on WhatsApp and then sharing the link with your contacts is very simple. You just have to do it follow the steps we will indicate below:
- Open the WhatsApp app and go to the section Calls which is at the bottom right.
- Press the green button with a phone icon.
- Tap the call option New call link.
- Make sure it’s inside Type of call option is chosen Video. If audio appears, press it and a menu will appear where you can choose video or audio.
- After that, you can choose between Send the link via WhatsApp to the contacts you want to talk to, and, if you wish, share the link on your social networks.
- The only thing you have to do is wait for them to join the video call all the people you sent the link to.
Are there other alternatives to live streaming on WhatsApp?
For some, speaking to only 32 people on a video call is limiting. So, if you want to have a video call with a larger number of people, we recommend other services like Zoom. As explained in their official site, Its basic plan supports up to 100 people.
If Zoom isn’t to your liking, we recommend it here five alternatives to Zoom. If you want to talk to many people who are not just your contacts or followers on social networks, you will have to opt for a live broadcast from one of your social networks such as your Instagram, TikTok or Twitch account.
Speaking of hoaxes, we invite you to review these tips to learn how to spot fake news on WhatsApp. And you … what do you think? Leave us your comment and Share this post on your networks if it was useful to you.
