The new Hangouts website works in (almost) any browser, including Microsoft Edge. You no longer need to keep Gmail or Google+ open, install an extension, plugin or Chrome App. Just open the Hangouts website, log-in with your Google account and you’ll be able to access your existing chats or start new ones.
How does Google Hangouts work?
Overall layout and appearance aside, all of Hangouts’ features work as you’d expect. You can open multiple chat boxes at the same time, take part in group conversations, and make voice or video calls (note: these last two may not work in all browsers).
Are there any problems with Google Hangouts?
Unfortunately, like any app or software, Hangouts has its fair share of problems. We take a look at some common issues that users have come across and workarounds to fix them.
It enables using Google Hangouts by just clicking on the extension icon. Additionally, when new messages arrive, a sound will play and extension icon will change.
Yet another inquiry we ran across in our research was “How do I enable the Hangouts plugin on my browser?”.
Under “Show,” click All add-ons. Make sure the plugin is turned on. If you use Windows 8, switch to desktop mode to allow the plugin to work . Check your browser’s extensions.
Why is google hangouts not working?
[Solution] Hangouts Plugin not Working
Download and install the Hangouts plugin package again. Make sure the plugin is enabled. Under “Show”, click All add-ons. If you use Windows 8, switch to desktop mode to allow the plugin to work. Check your browser’s extensions. Turn off any that use “click to run”.
Google Chrome causes audio and video problems Audio and video problems occur with any video chat app and Hangouts is no different. If you’ve faced such issues when using the Chrome extension, it might be because of other extensions you’ve installed. For example, some users found that while they could hear others on a call, no one could hear them.
So, why can’t I send a message on Google Hangouts?
Our chosen answer was if you’re still experiencing problems, the issue might be related to Google’s own Hangouts servers. Google recommends that you wait for a few minutes, then try sending the message again. You can also try signing out and signing back in. You can do this by clicking your Profile Picture in the top-right corner of the screen and clicking Sign Out.
We this can be caused if the computer is using incompatible video adapters or video drivers. To fix it, upgrade the computer’s video adapters and video drivers to the latest version. Classic Hangouts video calls no longer work with the Firefox browser.
How to fix Google Hangouts not working on Android?
You can solve a lot of Hangouts problems by doing this. Keep in mind that the steps mentioned may be different depending on the phone you have. Scroll down or search for Hangouts and tap on it.
How to fix notification sound issue on Google Hangouts: Open the app and tap on the three vertical lines icon at the top left corner. Tap on Settings and then the primary account name. Under the Notifications section, select Messages and open the Sound settings.
What happened to classic Hangouts?
Classic Hangouts is being replaced by Google Chat. If you use Google Chat, visit the Google Chat help center. Hl=en This content is likely not relevant anymore. Try searching or browse recent questions.