Come funziona l'app Hangout?
To use Hangouts, follow these steps:
- Open the Hangouts application.
- Select a group from the Hangouts list to call or create a new group.
- Tap on "Video Call" at the top left of the group message window.
- A Google Meet link will be automatically added to your Hangouts message.
To start a conversation with someone on Hangouts, press the "+" button at the bottom right to access Hangouts. Then, choose the name of the person you want to send a message to. On iOS/iPadOS or Android, you can type the message text in the designated "Send a message" or "Write a message" text field.
To monitor people who are online on Hangouts, look for the green presence indicators. In the classic version of Hangouts, this is represented by a green circle next to the profile picture in the user list. On mobile devices, there will be a green icon in the chat. These indicators show that the person is logged in and available for a chat.
To start a conversation on Hangouts through Gmail, follow these steps:
- Open Hangouts through Gmail or go to hangouts.google.com on your device.
- At the top, click on "New Conversation."
- Choose a name or email address and copy it.
- Use a text box to write your message.
- Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard to send the message.
Hangouts is easier to use without an active cellular connection and allows conversations to be saved in the cloud, unlike WhatsApp. In practice, all conversations can be saved even when the phone is not connected to the internet.
Google Hangouts Meet is included in G Suite, and the price varies depending on the package chosen. The Basic version of the plan costs €5.20 per month, occasionally available at €4.60. The price for the Business package is €10.40 per month but may vary depending on available promotions.
To check if someone is present on Hangouts, follow these steps:
- Open the Hangouts application on your mobile device or tablet.
- Tap on a conversation that includes the person whose contact details you want.
- Click on "More" at the top right.
- Tap on "More" next to the username of the person whose contact details you are looking for.
To send an invitation on Hangouts, follow these instructions:
- Open Hangouts in Gmail or on hangouts.google.com.
- Click on "New Conversation" at the top.
- Enter the name, phone number, or email address of the individual.
- To add that person to your contacts, send the invitation or start a conversation.
To exclude someone from a meeting on Hangouts, follow these steps:
- Open the Hangouts application.
- Start a Hangout conversation.
- Click on "More" and then "People."
- Select the person you want to block and click on "Ignore."
- Click on "Block."
The only way to appear offline on Hangouts is to sign out of the application. However, in this case, you will not be able to see which of your contacts are online.