Want To Change Your Default Camera On WhatsApp Desktop? Here's How!

How to change the default webcam on Whatsapp Desktop (Photo: Unsplash)

JAKARTA - WhatsApp is a popular messaging application since it was first released in 2009.

You can open this application via mobile or desktop. WhatsApp Desktop allows you to use the popular messaging service from your desktop or laptop.

The WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop applications are computer-based extensions of the WhatsApp account on your phone. Messages you send and receive are synced between your phone and computer, and you can view all messages on both devices.

Furthermore, you can make and receive voice and video calls from the WhatsApp Desktop app, making this app a useful addition to any computer.

However, have you ever thought about how to change the default camera inside WhatsApp Desktop?

If you're curious, here are the steps that you can do on Whatsapp Desktop, but you can't do on the WhatsApp smartphone application.

How to Change the Default Webcam on WhatsApp Desktop

First, you have to download and install WhatsApp on your computer. WhatsApp Desktop is available for Windows or Mac OS, and like the smartphone app, it's free to use

After installing, you have to sync WhatsApp on your smartphone and desktop. Once you are all synced and ready to go, you can change WhatsApp Desktop video settings.

To change WhatsApp Desktop's default video options, you have to make a call with someone. Unfortunately, there's no way to change the options if you're out of a call.

1.First, launch a video call with someone.

2.With the video call open, select the three-dot options menu to open a drop-down list of options.

3.Select the option you want to use as your default WhatsApp video call input.

4.While here, you can also change the default audio options.

That's all you have to do if you want to change your webcam and default audio.