📞 How to Make and Manage Voice and Video Calls on Instagram: A Complete Guide

Balasahana Suresh
Instagram is no longer just for photos and reels — it’s also a powerful communication platform. With its built-in voice and video calling features, you can chat with friends, family, or colleagues without leaving the app. Here’s a complete guide to making, managing, and optimizing calls on Instagram.

📱 1. How to Make a Voice Call on Instagram

Instagram’s voice calling feature is quick and simple:

Open Instagram and tap the Messenger icon in the top-right corner.

Select the chat of the person you want to call.

Tap the phone icon in the top-right corner.

Wait for the other person to answer — instagram will show call status and notify you if the call is ringing or missed.

Tip: Voice calls work best over Wi-Fi or strong mobile data to avoid dropouts.

🎥 2. How to Make a Video Call on Instagram

Video calls let you see the other person in real time. To start:

Open instagram and go to Messenger/chat with the person you want to call.

Tap the video camera icon at the top-right.

Once connected, you can switch cameras, mute audio, or turn off video mid-call.

Pro Tip: You can also start a video call directly from a group chat, allowing multiple friends to join a single video session.

🔹 3. Managing Incoming Calls

  • When someone calls you, instagram shows a full-screen incoming call notification.
  • You can accept, decline, or mute the call.
  • If you miss a call, it appears in the chat thread so you can call back later.
🛠️ 4. Managing Call Settings

Instagram allows you to customize call preferences for a better experience:

  • Mute calls from specific users if you don’t want notifications.
  • Enable/disable call notifications in app settings.
  • Block users to prevent them from calling you.
Tip: Keep instagram updated to access the latest call features, like improved video quality and group calls.

👥 5. Group Voice and Video Calls

Instagram supports group calls for up to 8 participants in video calls and more for voice calls:

Open a group chat or create a new group.

Tap the video camera or phone icon to start a group call.

Participants can join or leave freely, and you can pin or spotlight speakers during video calls.

🌟 6. Tips for Better Call Quality

  • Use a stable internet connection (Wi-Fi preferred).
  • Close other apps running in the background to reduce lag.
  • Keep your camera lens and microphone clean for clear audio and video.
  • Use headphones with a built-in mic for crisp voice quality.
✅ 7. Quick Takeaways

  • Instagram supports voice and video calls, both one-on-one and in groups.
  • Calls can be initiated from individual or group chats.
  • Incoming calls can be accepted, declined, or muted, and you can manage notifications and permissions.
  • Tips for smooth calls: stable internet, clean microphone, headphones, and updated app version.
Instagram’s voice and video calls make it easy to stay connected without leaving the app, whether for casual chats with friends or collaborative discussions in small groups.

 

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