Yes, you can make WhatsApp calls directly from your computer using the WhatsApp desktop application. Here are the main ways to make WhatsApp calls from your PC and the requirements:
Make WhatsApp Calls through WhatsApp Desktop
The easiest way to make WhatsApp calls on your PC is by using the official WhatsApp desktop application. Here’s how:
- First, make sure you have the latest version of the WhatsApp desktop app installed on your computer. You can download it for free from the WhatsApp website.
- Open the WhatsApp desktop application on your computer and log in using the QR code or by linking your phone.
- Make sure your phone is connected to the internet so it can link with WhatsApp desktop.
- To make a call, select a chat with one of your WhatsApp contacts and click the phone icon at the top right.
- This will start a WhatsApp call directly in the desktop application. You can use your computer microphone and speakers for the call.
The main requirements for making WhatsApp calls from the desktop app are:
- Your computer must be connected to the internet.
- Your phone needs an active internet connection to sync messages with WhatsApp desktop.
- You need to have the contact’s phone number added in WhatsApp on your phone or desktop app.
As long as you meet these requirements, you can make free WhatsApp calls to any of your contacts right from your computer screen.
Use WhatsApp Web to Make Calls
Another way to make WhatsApp calls through your PC is by using WhatsApp Web. Here’s how it works:
- Go to web.whatsapp.com in your computer’s web browser and scan the QR code using your phone when prompted.
- This will sync your WhatsApp account between your phone and computer browser.
- To make a call, open a chat window and click the phone icon to start a WhatsApp call.
- The call will be routed through your phone but the interface allows you to control and make the call from the browser.
The requirements for making a WhatsApp call through WhatsApp Web include:
- Your computer must have an updated web browser like Chrome or Firefox.
- Your phone needs to be on and connected to the internet.
- You need to have the contact added in your WhatsApp contacts.
While slightly more limited than the desktop app, WhatsApp Web provides an easy way to make calls right in your browser if you don’t want to download the desktop application.
Use WhatsApp Calling Apps
There are also third-party apps and programs you can use to make WhatsApp calls from your computer:
Bluestacks
Bluestacks allows you to run Android apps on your PC. You can install the WhatsApp mobile app through Bluestacks and use it to make calls. The requirements are:
- Bluestacks installed on a Windows or Mac computer
- WhatsApp app installed through Bluestacks
- An internet connection on both your phone and computer
Other WhatsApp Call Applications
Some other applications that allow WhatsApp calling through PC include:
- WhatsApp by AnthroDesk
- WhatsApp Calling by Appamatix
- WhatsApp by Connectivas
These also work by linking your WhatsApp account on your phone to your computer. Some may have paid versions but generally allow calling as a basic feature.
Use an Android Emulator
You can also use Android emulators for PC like Nox Player or MEmu to install the WhatsApp mobile application on your computer. This replicates the Android experience on a desktop and lets you use apps like WhatsApp to make calls and send messages.
The main requirements are:
- Having the emulator software installed on PC
- Installing WhatsApp APK in the emulator
- Linking your phone number to WhatsApp
- Internet connection on both devices
As long as the emulator is properly set up, you can use the WhatsApp mobile interface to directly make and receive calls right on your computer.
Use WhatsApp on Mac with iPhone
On an Apple Mac computer, you can use WhatsApp Desktop in conjunction with your iPhone to make calls. Here’s how:
- Connect your iPhone to the Mac either wirelessly or using a cable.
- On your iPhone, enable WhatsApp calling under Settings > WhatsApp Web/Desktop.
- Open WhatsApp Desktop on your Mac and scan the QR code from your iPhone to link it.
- In WhatsApp Desktop, click a chat and then the phone icon to start a call which will be routed through your iPhone.
As long as your iPhone and Mac are connected, you can directly initiate the call from the desktop app while leveraging your iPhone and its cellular connection.
Make WhatsApp Calls on PC Without Phone
Currently, there is no native way to make WhatsApp calls from your PC without having your phone connected. All WhatsApp calls still require linkage to your phone number and get routed through your smartphone.
Some potential ways you could make WhatsApp calls from PC without phone include:
- Using a SIM card adapter that allows you to insert your phone’s SIM card directly into your computer.
- Forwarding your calls and messages from your phone to another device like a tablet that stays connected to your PC.
- Using remote access software like TeamViewer to control your phone through your PC and make calls.
However, these methods are complex to set up. The easiest way currently is still to have your phone on and connected when making WhatsApp calls through your computer or desktop browser.
Conclusion
To summarize, here are the key ways you can make WhatsApp calls through your PC:
| Method | Requirements |
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| WhatsApp Desktop App |
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| WhatsApp Web |
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| Third-party apps |
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| Android emulator |
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While limited to needing a connection to your phone, these methods allow you to conveniently make and receive WhatsApp calls directly from your computer. The official WhatsApp desktop and web apps provide the simplest solutions for PC-based calling through the popular messaging platform.