How to Use VoIP for Video Conferencing

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VoIP is an amazing technology that lets you use your broadband Internet connection to stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues. Because VoIP runs through the Internet, you can even use it to have video conferences without the headache or expense of buying and setting up a videophone. Best of all, setting up your VoIP for video conferencing is quick and simple.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Broadband Internet connection
Active VoIP account
Audio/voice headset or speakers and microphone
Webcam

Step 1

Connect all the necessary hardware to your computer, including a webcam, headset, speakers and microphone or telephone. You may need to install additional drivers to run some of this hardware.
Step 2

Log into your VoIP provider and make sure you have all of the software necessary to make your video conference call.
Step 3

Get the username or contact number for the person you want to call and add it to your contact list. The person you call must also have the appropriate equipment to make and receive VoIP video conference calls.
Step 4

Begin the call by either clicking on your contact’s name and pressing the call button, or just double-clicking on your contact’s name. To start your video conference, activate the video function of the conference call once your contact accepts the call.

Tips & Warnings

If you can't have a video conference, contact your VoIP provider to troubleshoot the problem. Many VoIP providers have free online troubleshooting guides.
Messenger services such as AIM and MSN also offer video conferencing, but the quality is poor compared to the support, stability and software that VoIP provides.
Some providers allow you to video conference with more than one person at a time. For example, ooVoo, a free VoIP provider, allows you to video conference with up to six people at one time. Unlike Skype, ooVoo also starts video conference automatically.
Your firewall may interfere with your ability to have a video conference call. If it does, contact your VoIP provider to find out the appropriate firewall settings.

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