How to use the webcam on Dialova?
From age 18, you can broadcast your webcam in the chat, watch public webcams, or call a major member privately, in audio or video. The webcam remains optional: you can still participate in discussions without activating your camera.
Why is the webcam disabled before 18?
Access to webcams and live audio or video calls is reserved for adult members. If your account is underage, these features are disabled to protect younger users.
Activate your public webcam in the chat
In the chat controls, click “Activate my webcam,” then allow your browser to use the camera. On mobile, open the chat's “Menu” button to find these controls. Your broadcast is public: other members can watch it from the chat.
To watch a public webcam, use the camera icon next to the nickname in the list of participants. You can broadcast without sound, activate or mute your microphone, then end the broadcast with “Stop.”
Call a member in audio or video
Open a private conversation with a Dialova member connected to the site. Next to the input tools, open the “+” menu, then choose “Audio call” or “Video call.” Calls are available between members on the site, not from an external IRC client.
Your correspondent receives an invitation they can accept with “Respond” or decline with “Reject.” A ringtone accompanies the invitation when the browser allows it; if it's blocked, a button allows you to activate it. Access to their microphone or camera is only requested after their acceptance.
The public webcam and the private call are two distinct uses. If you are already broadcasting in the chat, stop your public webcam before starting a private call.
Keep your hand during a call
During a video call, your correspondent appears in full screen and your own image in a small preview. The controls allow you to mute or unmute your microphone and camera, change camera, and hang up. You can also minimize the window to return to messages without ending the call.
A private call is limited to the two participants. You can refuse or leave at any time; no one can force you to turn on your camera.
Share Your Screen
During a call, the 'Share Screen' button appears if your browser and device support this feature. Click it, then choose what you want to show in the window provided by your browser. Use 'Stop Sharing' to finish.
This option may not be available on phones. Before sharing your screen, close any documents, conversations, and notifications you want to keep private.
If your camera or sound isn't working
Check the camera and microphone permissions for Dialova in your browser, as well as the permissions of your browser in your phone's settings. Close other applications that might be using the camera and check your internet connection.
If a call is connected but remains silent, check your correspondent's microphone, your device's volume, and, if it appears, the 'Listen to Call' button. Keep your browser up to date and refresh Dialova if the phone has put the app to sleep.
Protect Your Privacy
Check your background and only show what you agree to share. Dialova doesn't record audio or video calls, but another participant can record their screen. If you experience any inappropriate behavior, end the exchange, block the member, and report the issue to moderation.