Video calls with Microsoft Teams: how it works

Want to quickly see someone instead of writing a long email? With Microsoft Teams you start a video call with one colleague or a whole group in a few clicks, on your computer or phone. This guide shows how.

Video call from a chat

1. Open the chat with your colleague or with a group.
2. Select the camera icon (Video call) at the top right. For audio only, choose the phone icon.
3. The others get a call and answer with video or audio only.

Or start a meeting

For more people or a fixed time, a meeting works better. In the Calendar, select Meet now for a meeting that starts right away, and share the link. Read schedule a Teams meeting.

During the call

• Turn the camera and microphone on or off.
• Blur or replace your background via Video options. See custom backgrounds in Teams.
• Share to show your screen or a PowerPoint.
• People to add someone else.

On your phone

The Teams mobile app works the same way: open a chat and tap the camera icon. Use headphones for the best sound.

Tips for a good call

• Put your camera at eye level and make sure the light comes from the front.
• Use noise suppression in a noisy environment.
• Test your camera and sound beforehand via Settings > Devices > Make a test call.

Also see make phone calls with Teams.

Nederlandstalige versie: Videobellen met Microsoft Teams: zo werkt het

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