Video calls represent a very widespread form of communication today thanks to the Internet and mobile devices. They offer a wide range of possibilities both individually and for companies and organizations. The point is that on many occasions they do not work correctly due to a problem with the connection, system failure, application … In this article we talk about a new program launched by Google that seeks to optimize video calls.
Google launches a program to optimize video calls
There are many programs that we have available to make video calls. The Covid-19 pandemic has also brought many changes in this regard. Both at home and in companies, the use of services such as Meet, Zoom or Skype has increased considerably.
The problem is that, as we have indicated, sometimes the quality of the image or sound is not the best. There may be cuts, delay, definitive failures when communicating. For this reason, it is interesting to have a tool that helps us know at all times if the conditions are optimal to be able to communicate in this way.
The new Google tool , which will be available soon, has the mission that users of Meet and other similar platforms can find out why errors occur when using these programs. They can see what is failing locally to make the image look bad, for example.
This tool will provide information to the user about the use of the CPU and the stability of the network. We already know that for communication to be correct it is necessary to have a computer in good condition, which has the necessary resources, as well as a good, stable and uninterrupted Internet connection.
It provides segments of information indicating when the local environment is likely to be affecting call quality , as well as suggestions on how to improve this. This is important to optimize the available resources and ensure that the video call has the best possible quality.
It also offers real-time feedback on the effect of actions taken to improve network connectivity or processing load, as well as tips for performing tasks such as presenting content and recording meetings. We can see all the data in the information they have released.
How to make quality video calls
To make video calls without cuts it is convenient to take into account some aspects. For example, we must take care of our equipment, ensure that they are free of threats and security problems. This could slow down performance and damage communication.
It is also very important to have the systems correctly updated . In this way we can achieve an improvement in performance, but also correct vulnerabilities and bugs that may exist. In another article we talked about how to stay safe when making a video call.
On the other hand, the Internet connection that we are using must be optimal. We need to have good speed, quality and stability. In this sense, if we are going to use the computer for a video call, it is interesting to try to connect by cable instead of through wireless networks.
In case of using Wi-Fi, the ideal is to be as close as possible to the access point. In this way the signal will be better and we can achieve a more optimal quality when using programs such as Meet, Zoom or Skype.