Use the free video call tool "Google Duo", even if you don't have a Google account.

Affected by the new corona, the rapid increase in the number of users is the "Web conference". There are also "online cocktail parties" such as drinking while having a video call with friends, which many people, both business and private, have used once.

In the case of the debut of various Web conferencing tools of "ZOOM", "Microsoft Teams" and other companies, when it comes to Google's related content, the first thing that comes to mind is "Google Meet". In fact, as a service dedicated to "video call" function, there is "Google Duo". So, let's introduce what kind of service "Google Duo" is.

"Google Duo" is a free video call service! I don't need a Google account!?

Ryazan,Russia-March21,2018- Google Duo mobile app on the display of tablet PC.

"Google Duo" is a previously mentioned service that can make video calls, and almost all services are available for free. To use, you basically need a "phone number" and a "SMS" feature for authentication.

As a Google service, a rare point is that it can be used directly even without a Google account. This may be because you can register your phone number directly as an account.

In addition, Google Duo can be used from PC or tablet computers in addition to smartphones, but you need to log in using a Google account when using these devices that do not have a phone number.

Create a Google Duo account on a smartphone with a phone number, and login to the Google account can be used for PC and tablets logged in using the same Google account.

How to use "Google Duo"! Use the convenient video call service on your smartphone!

"Google Duo" may be the content provided by Google, and most Android smartphones are installed from the beginning. You can think of it as "FaceTime" on iPhone.

In addition, there are "Google Duo" applications for iPhone and iPad, so they can also be used for these devices after installation. Your computer can access Google Duo through a browser.

While this is convenient content that can be used by both tablets and PC, it can also be seen from the service used by logging in phone numbers that it is basically made on the premise of using it on a smartphone.

The basic function of "Google Duo" is video call. On the "Google Duo" app, the phone number is registered on the smartphone and the object using the "Google Duo" app is displayed, so just like making a regular phone call, click on the user to make a video call. Of course, you can also turn off the video and use it like a regular phone.

In addition, up to 32 people can participate in "Google Duo" group video calls.

The reason for "taking smartphone use as the premise" is "data saving mode", which automatically reduces the picture quality of calls and reduces the waste of data communications without connecting to Wi-Fi.

Alternatively, you can use the knock feature, which displays a video image of the caller before responding to a call so that it is not confused with a normal call. Maybe this is also available on smartphones that can easily start talking.

The difference between "Google Duo" and "Google Meet" is "left-behind phone"?

I introduced the free video call tool that Google Duo can use, and looking at the features so far, I don't think it's any different from "Google Meet".

The biggest difference between "Google Duo" and "Google Meet" is that functions such as "answering machine" can be used in the application. It can be sent not only to the person who wants to call, but also to voice messages, text memos, recorded videos, etc., so friends will also give Frank the content to use.

On the contrary, "Google Meet" is made on the premise that many people use it in business scenes such as the function of sharing pictures and the function of raising hands. Although the function is similar to that of "Google Duo", their methods are different.

That said, given what you can talk to while looking at each other's images, it's not surprising that there are two services in Google. In the future, "Google Meet" and "Google Duo" are likely to be integrated into either side.

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