Tinder recently announced that its Face to Face Video is rolling out to members around the world.
The Face to Face Video feature was announced back in July but in a testing capacity in select markets. The feature gives users a level of control and comfort as they can chat and see the person directly through the app. Check out the key features below:
• We let you both decide when it’s time for video: Tinder pioneered how you can only chat once you’ve both Liked each other. Just like matching, we want to make sure you’re on the same page with video: so Face to Face is enabled on a match-by-match basis. Once the conversation is flowing and you’re ready to show you’re interested in a Face to Face, tap the video icon. The feature won’t be enabled until you’ve both opted in. And don’t worry: it doesn’t tell your match when you toggle it on.
• You can disable it at any time: Just like you can enable the possibility of a Face to Face on a match-by-match basis, you can also toggle it off at any point. Not feeling like a video chat today? No problem.
• We set the stage: After Face to Face is unlocked, callers must agree to our ground rules so your chat can start on the right foot.
• You can see eye-to eye: No one should be put in the corner when it comes to getting to know a match. Conversation is a two-way street, and it’s better when you’re together 50/50. Plus, this helps you make sure you’re putting your best face forward with your match.
• We want to know how it goes: Once the call has ended, we’ll ask how it went. Remember: you can send a report to our team at any time once the call ends.
Before you can start a video call, both you and your match will need to opt in to the feature:
- Navigate to your messages with that match
- Tap the video icon at the top of the screen
- Slide the toggle to the right to unlock Face to Face
Once you’ve both unlocked the feature, you’ll see a confirmation message in the app.
- Navigate to your messages with that match
- Tap the video icon at the top of the screen
- Check yourself out in the live video preview and confirm by tapping “Call”
You can end a call at any time by tapping the red “End” button.