WOULD YOU LIKE TO VIDEO CHAT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE?
HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED!
Elaina, our Activities Supervisor, will be scheduling appointments to enable families to video chat with their loved ones. She will be available to schedule an appointment or to answer questions related to setting up the "Google Duo" app, Monday through Friday from 10-11AM & 1:30-3:30PM.
Please set up the "Google Duo" app prior to calling to arrange an appointment.
Video Chats are available by appointment only so we can ensure someone is available to assist.
Appointment times: 9:30-11:00 AM; 1:30-3:00 PM; Evenings vary, please call for availability.
STEPS TO VIDEO CHAT THROUGH SMART PHONE/TABLET:
STEP 1: Go to your app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
STEP 2: Search Google Duo
STEP 3: Download or “Get” the app on your phone – Good news! IT’S FREE!
STEP 4: Give Google Duo permission to use your camera, microphone, and contacts. (If you do not have a Gmail account, Google Duo will ask you to create an e-mail account through Google right on the app)
LASTLY: Call Prairieview to set up a time to chat with your loved one. Ask for Elaina at Faith Place, as she will be receiving calls related to video chatting. When you call, you will need to leave a cell phone number at which you can be contacted to video chat.
STEPS TO CHAT COMPUTER TO COMPUTER:
STEP 1: On the internet search engine of your choice, search Google Duo and open Google Duo on the web.
STEP 2: Follow the steps to use Google Duo on your device and grant access to camera and microphone use
LASTLY: Call Prairieview to set up a time to chat with your loved one. Ask for Elaina at Faith Place, as she will be receiving calls related to video chatting.