Video calls are the order of the day, it is one of the most demanded means by users to connect and chat remotely, even if many kilometers separate us from the other person. All apps intended for this purpose, such as WhatsApps, Google Duo or Skype, have seen how their use by users has not stopped increasing. Something we can do is record these video calls in a very simple way .
It does not have to have a perverse reason, it can simply be as a memory of a conversation with that person that we only see once a year, or to perpetuate a bet that can not be forgotten, or even for a job interview. That being the case, we are going to show how to record video calls.
Are these recordings allowed?
It is a delicate matter to record calls and save conversations. There are several cases that can be given and that differ with respect to their legality, since everything lies in whether we are part of the conversation or not. We recall that according to article 18.3 of the Constitution, a conversation can only be recorded if you are part of it, so third parties are not allowed , unless you are a duly authorized agent of the State Corps. As long as we comply with that premise, there are no legal problems to record the video calls.
Of course, as long as they are not made public or broadcast on the network, it is only for personal use, as we have commented a few lines above. In the case of not complying with this condition, article 2 of the Organic Law on Data Protection would also be in breach.
Anyway, and as things can be done better, it is advising the other party that we are going to do it, so that we do not have any problems.
How to record video calls
Many applications do not allow the recording of the video call from the mobile phone (which is more common from a PC), at least for the moment . Therefore, we must resort to an external alternative to achieve our purpose, always with the aim that it requires little time and is free, something that our pockets appreciate.
Today, the only way in Android is to record directly what happens on the smartphone screen. For this, there are many options to choose from in the Play Store, but to carry out this tutorial, we have to choose one. The one chosen is AZ Screen Recorder , but there are many more that offer similar functions.
Before making the video call, we make sure that the app captures both the video and the audio of the conversation. To do this, we open the recorder, although only a floating icon will appear that we can move anywhere on the screen. If we click on it, a drop-down will be shown with various options, selecting the gear sign, referring to the “Settings” menu. From there, we make sure that the “Record Audio” option is enabled . 
Once verified, and with the same floating icon, we will record the video call. Before starting it, or during it, click on the icon of a miniature camcorder, the app will ask us if we are sure, click on “Start now” and a countdown will automatically begin. There is nothing else to do, we can only edit the recording afterwards , to add effects or remove elements that we do not want to appear in the video.