I have been finding a way to get video/audio call working on Linux for some time. however whatsapp doesn’t have an “official” client for Linux so I am kinda stuck in the web version of whatsapp but the web version doesn’t have calling functionality which is bummer since all of my friends uses whatsapp and I want to be able to communicate with them from my Linux machine.

I have tried installing the client using wine but it didn’t work either. I know most of people hate whatsapp for obvious reasons but I have to use it to connect to my friend and family :(

  • CurbsTickle@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Do you have Bluetooth on your Linux machine?

    I’m thinking you could use blueman-manager with it set as an audio gateway, with audio and calls enabled. Then your Linux PC will act as a headset for your phone.

    So as long as it’s nearby you can still use it with your phone.

    • whoareuOP
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      5 months ago

      Wow, that is actually a good idea. I wonder I can do the same for video too.

      Thank you for the suggestion :)

  • Extras@lemmy.today
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    5 months ago

    Maybe emulation? I never done it so no clue if it’ll work

    Edit: yeah can’t really think of anything else that’s isn’t using a dedicated device like a phone for just video/audio calls or changing to different messenger. Hopefully somebody else has an idea

  • imkali@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    0·
    5 months ago

    WayDroid with WhatsApp installed seems most sensible to me, assuming WhatsApp lets you use multiple android devices on one account.

    Edit: This doesn’t work.

    • whoareuOP
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      5 months ago

      No, It does not let you use multiple android devices with a single account. I will be logged out from my android device if I log into whatsapp in waydroid :(