Google Hangouts (for dummies)

Google Hangouts (for dummies)

1. Google Hangouts (for dummies) DOMINIC CUSHNAN @domcushnan

2. Google Google Hangouts is a communication platform developed by Google which includes instant messaging, video chat, SMS and VOIP features. It replaces three messaging products that Google had implemented concurrently within its services, including Google Talk, Google+ Messenger (formerly: Huddle), and Hangouts, a video chat system present within Google+. Before you’re able to use Google Hangouts, you need to setup a Google account first. Hangouts Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Hangouts

3. What you can do with Google Hangouts

4. What you can do with Google Hangouts Send Hangouts messages: You can start a Hangout with only one person or have a group chat with several people. Make video calls: You can have face-to-face video calls with up to 9 other people. Make phone calls: Almost all calls you make to the U.S. and Canada are free from all countries where Hangouts calling is available. A few U.S. and Canadian destinations will cost 1 cent per minute (USD), or the listed rate for your local currency. Calling isn't available to all locations. Send text messages: You can send text messages using Hangouts with your Android device or your Google Voice phone number. Share photos, locations, and stickers: You can share photos, stickers, and emoji in conversations. On mobile devices, you can also share your location with other people.

5. What you can do with Google Hangouts Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-tsGelk4U

6. Setting up a Google account with a non-Gmail address

7. Setting up a Google account with a non-Gmail address For users who don't need Gmail, Google provides a special page which you can use to sign up. The following link create a Google account without Gmail: https://accounts.google.com/SignUpWithoutGmail

8. Setting up a Google account with a non-Gmail address

9. Setting up a Google account with a non-Gmail address Fill-up the required fields, then verify your email address. After successfully verifying your email address, you can now access Google Hangouts.

10. Starting a Hangout conversation or video call

11. Starting a Hangout conversation or video call Open Hangouts at https://hangouts.google.com/ In the search box, type a name, phone number, or email address. When you find the person you want, click their name. To start a group video call, for each person in your group, type their name and check the box in front of their name. Choose the type of Hangout you want to start: Chat message Video call Phone call Text message Source: https://support.google.com/hangouts

12. Chat message Type your message into the textbox, and press the return key on your keyboard . Video call Click the video icon . Phone call Click the call icon . Text message You can send a text message if you have a Google Voice account and have turned on text messages in Hangouts . Click the SMS icon . Type your message and press the return key on your keyboard. Starting a Hangout conversation or video call Source: https://support.google.com/hangouts

13. Joining a Hangouts video call

14. Joining a Hangouts video call You can join a live Hangouts video call via an invitation. Invitation can be: a shared link an invitation email Source: https://support.google.com/hangouts

15. Inviting participants to a Hangouts video call

16. Inviting participants to a Hangouts video call You can connect with family, friends, or coworkers through face-to-face video calls. You can chat with up to 9 other people in a Hangouts video call. Start a video call Open Hangouts at https://hangouts.google.com/ Select a person from the Hangouts list or search for their name or email address. When you find the person you want, click their name. Click the video icon. Source: https://support.google.com/hangouts

17. Inviting participants to a Hangouts video call Anyone in the Hangout can add more people after the video call starts, and anyone with a Google Account can join a video call. To invite: Share your video call link At the top of the video call window, click the invite people icon. Copy the link provided. Paste the link in an email, chat window, or anywhere else that you want to share the video call information. Source: https://support.google.com/hangouts

18. Inviting participants to a Hangouts video call Anyone in the Hangout can add more people after the video call starts, and anyone with a Google Account can join a video call. To invite: Invite people using email address At the top of the video call window, click the invite people icon. Type someone’s name or email address. Click Invite . Source: https://support.google.com/hangouts