How Do You Call Someone on WhatsApp for the First Time? 2025 Latest Guide

Many prefer phone calls to texts because calls are personal, faster, and more engaging. Thanks to the WhatsApp call feature, you can now call anyone on any device using your phone’s internet instead of mobile plans and airtime.

Are you also having problems calling someone on WhatsApp? Do you want to learn to call someone on WhatsApp for the first time? It can be frustrating when you want to do something as easy as making a WhatsApp call but can’t figure it out.

This article will show you how to call someone on WhatsApp for the first time on different devices in just a few steps.

Part 1: How to Call Someone on WhatsApp for the First Time

It’s easy to call someone on WhatsApp for the first time, but your steps depend on your device. Here is how to call someone on WhatsApp using different devices.

How to Call Someone on WhatsApp for the First Time on Android

If you are using a Nokia, Samsung, or Google Pixel smartphone, follow this guide to learn how to call someone on WhatsApp for the first time on Android:

• Open WhatsApp on your phone and access your main chat feed.
• You can select the user you want to call by tapping on their username. Then, tap on the Audio or Video Call icon at the top of your screen to start talking.

• The other person will receive an incoming WhatsApp call notification on their phone. Tap on Reply to text the caller, Accept to receive the call, or Reject to ignore the call.

Tip: You can add another person to an ongoing WhatsApp call by tapping the "Plus+” icon at the corner of your screen.

How to Call Someone on WhatsApp for the First Time on iPhone

Follow this guide to learn how to call someone on WhatsApp for the first time on iPhone:

• Open WhatsApp and access your main chat feed.
• Tap on the Call icon at the bottom of your screen.

• Here, you will see your recent WhatsApp calls. To call someone for the first time, tap on the Search Text field at the top of your screen.

• Enter the name of the person you want to call. Next to the contact's name, you will see an audio and video call icon. Tap on either icon to start a WhatsApp call.

• The receiver will receive an incoming WhatsApp call notification on his or her iPhone. He or she can slide to receive or decline the call.

Tip: Do you think someone is spying on your WhatsApp calls? Find out how to know if someone is monitoring you on WhatsApp.

How to Call Someone on WhatsApp for the First Time on PC

Are you using WhatsApp on your computer? You can also call someone for the first time on WhatsApp by using your PC.

Unfortunately, WhatsApp Web, the online version of WhatsApp, does not support calls. So, if you want to call someone on WhatsApp on your PC, you have to download the WhatsApp desktop app.

Tip: Desktop calling is supported on Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 and newer and macOS 11 and newer

Here is how to make a call on WhatsApp for the first time on PC:

• Open the WhatsApp desktop app on your computer and search for the contact you want to call.
• Tap on the video or audio call icon at the corner of your screen. WhatsApp will request access to your microphone and camera if you want to make a video call.

• You can also grant permission to WhatsApp to use your computer’s audio by tapping on Settings.
• Tap on the Microphone icon to mute or unmute your audio during a WhatsApp call, and tap on the red End Call icon to end the WhatsApp call.

Part 2: (Bonus) How to Know the Best Time to Call on WhatsApp – WaLastseen App

Have you ever called someone on WhatsApp while they were busy and didn't get a response or call back? If yes, then you already know how frustrating the experience can be. If only an app showed you the best time to call someone on WhatsApp. Oh wait, there is. Check out the WaLastseen mobile app.

The WaLastseen mobile app is an efficient and multipurpose WhatsApp tracking app that gives you detailed insights into your contacts' online activity and WhatsApp timeline. The app will tell you when it is the best time to call someone on WhatsApp based on the contact's timeline and online patterns.

Key Features of the WaLastseen WhatsApp App

• Know when to call someone: The app can show you when to call someone based on their active and online status.
• See hidden online and last seen: The WaLastseen app can reveal any contact's hidden last seen and online status.
• Monitor WhatsApp online patterns: WaLastseen can monitor and compare two contacts' online status and chat patterns.
• Get Instant notifications: Receive offline and online notifications within seconds of your target contact coming online.
• Fully-Customized tracking features: The WaLastseen app allows you to customize when to track, receive notifications, and analyze online activity.

Follow this guide to find the best time to call your favorite contacts on WhatsApp:

Step 1: Download and Install the WaLastseen Mobile App

Open your Android phone's Google Play Store app and search for the "WaLastseen: Chat App Tracker" app. Then tap on Install.

If you use an iPhone, iPad, or PC, you should use WaLastseen online for a quick check.

Step 2: Add Your Favorite Contact to WaLastseen

Next, launch the WaLastseen app and tap on Add Contact from the app’s main interface. Choose Allow and tap the “Add+” icon next to a contact’s name to add them to your WaLastseen list.

Step 3: Find the Best Time to Call on WhatsApp

To see the best time to call someone on WhatsApp, tap on the person's number from WaLastseen and tap the Start Tracking icon at the bottom of the screen.

The WaLastseen app will display the target contact's online activity within seconds. Check the activity tab to see the person's activity and online presence. The best time to call someone on WhatsApp is when their online chart peaks at the highest.

Step 4: Set Custom Notifications

Do you want to know when someone comes online? The WaLastseen app can show you. Tap on your Profile Icon and select Settings > Notification Settings. Then, choose your preferred notification options.

Thanks to the advanced tracking features and user-friendly interface of the WaLastseen app, you can now improve communication efficiency with your favorite contacts. Download the app now to get started.

Part 3: How to Switch Between Video and Voice Calls on WhatsApp

WhatsApp allows you to switch from a voice call to a video call. While on an audio or voice call, tap on the Webcam or Video icon at the bottom of your screen to switch to a video call.

WhatsApp will ask permission to turn on your phone's camera, and the other person will also receive a request from you to switch to a video call. If you wish to switch from video to audio, tap the Webcam icon again to turn off your camera.

Conclusion

In summary, WhatsApp calls have made talking to your favorite contacts easier and cheaper. You don't need airtime or mobile plans to call someone on WhatsApp as long as you have an internet connection.

If you are wondering how to call on WhatsApp for the first time, tap the Call icon, search for the contact you want to call, and start talking.

If you don’t want to miss important WhatsApp calls or you want to know the best time to call someone on WhatsApp, you should download and use the WaLastseen. The app is user-friendly, efficient, and compatible with all mobile devices.

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• Track WhatsApp contacts' last seen status.
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• Analyze their WhatsApp daily usage.
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