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How to send video notes
Android
iOS
Android
iOS
Video notes on WhatsApp allow you to instantly record and share up to 60-second video notes directly in the chat.
Send a video note
- Open the chat you'd like to send a video note to.
- Press and hold next to the text field. The timer will count down to start recording.
- You can switch between the front and back phone camera before or during your recording.
- When finished, remove your finger from . The video note will automatically be sent.
Alternatively, tap and swipe to the Video note tab. Record your video note and then tap .
You can see if your recipients have played your video note. Press and hold your sent video note > Info. Recipients who have played your video note will appear under Played by.
Using lock mode
Lock mode allows you to record hands-free video notes.
To engage lock mode
- Open the chat you'd like to send a video note to.
- Press and hold next to the text field, then slide upwards to to lock hands-free recording.
- Tap to send the note.
Lock mode features
When in lock mode, you can:
- Flip the camera: Tap to switch between the selfie and back-facing camera. Note: Recordings always start from the selfie camera.
- Stop: Tap to stop your recording.
- Cancel: Tap to cancel your recording.
- Send: Tap to send it to the chat.
Reply to a video note
- Open the chat and view the video note you want to respond to.
- Press and hold next to the text field to start recording.
Once you’ve viewed the video note, tap Reply on the video message to start recording.
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