video calls
See-and-speak remotely
Video calls are real-time conversations conducted over the internet in which participants can see and hear each other through cameras and microphones on their devices.
The technology has become standard for remote work meetings, long-distance family check-ins, and telehealth appointments.
We do a weekly video call with the grandparents.
Unlike phone calls, video calls require more bandwidth and attention—you can't easily multitask when your face is on screen.
- webcamComputer-mounted video capture device
- virtual backgroundArtificial scene behind you
- screen sharingBroadcasting your display remotely
- gallery viewMultiple video feeds displayed
- virtual meetingsRemote digital gatherings
camera off · Zoom · screen · breakout rooms · unmute · microphone · mute button · can you hear me · bandwidth · pixelated · internet · connection · face-to-face · remote work · frozen · teleconference · telepresence · VoIP
- digital communicationemail, internet, chat, texting, messaging
- digital connectivityinternet, Wi-Fi, email, social media, Zoom
- digital habitsscrolling, screen time, binge-watching, doom scrolling, doomscrolling
- digital lifeapps, email, texting, web browsing, online shopping
- digital youthscreen time, smartphones, social media, apps, texting
- friendship activitieshanging out, chatting, texting, coffee dates, lunch dates
video callsvoice calls
Audio telephone communication
phone calls · letters · snail mail · voicemail · recorded messages