How to Video Chat in Google Wave

Google Wave offers real-time collaboration through video chatting.

Google Wave is a real-time communication platform that allows users to chat, share documents, brainstorm, track tasks and create discussions among a group of contacts. Many functions, such as video chatting, are available only by installing a third-party extension. As of 2011, Google is no longer actively developing Google Wave as a stand-alone application. Google has plans to make all waves accessible through Google Docs after Google Waves has been shut down.

Instructions

1. Open your favorite browser. Log in to your Google Wave account at google.com/wave using your Google user name and password.

2. Click on the "Extensions" link on the menu on the left side of the screen.

3. Click the "All" link that is displayed below.

4. Locate the "Video Chat Experience" extension from the list that appears on the right. Click on the name.

5. Click the green "Install" button that appears on the right side of the screen.

6. Click the "Confirm" button that appears asking you if you want to install the "Video Chat Experience" extension. Your new extension will be installed within a few seconds.

7. Access your new "Video Chat Experience" extension by clicking the "New wave" button at the top of the screen.

8. Locate the "Video Chat Experience" icon on the menu bar and click on it. You will then be able to video chat with any of your contacts on Google Wave.

References

• Google: Status of Google Wave