Party in the House is the popular computer and mobile phone video chat app that has become very popular since people started staying at home.
Unlike Google Duo, that allows video calls with up to 12 people, Houseparty is limited to 8 participants, although with unique characteristics to mount the House party.
Until 8 people in a video call
Released in 2016 by the makers of Meerkat - an ancient live video streaming app- and bought in 2019 by Epic Games -the creators of Fortnite-, HouseParty is the social network face to face to video chat with up to 8 people (including you).
Unlike other similar apps, like WhatsApp or FaceTime, HouseParty doesn't just offer group video calls, but also games and contests.
In group rooms, video call participants can activate games that are intended to be played in a group. Among these games we can find Trivia, Heads Up, Quick Draw y Chips and Guac (where a minimum of 3 people).
Houseparty for PC
To use HouseParty on Windows, it is necessary to have the Google Chrome web browser. Well, the service does not have a PC software, but it is available as an extension for Chrome.
After installing the extension in your browser, you must log in to the service (or sign up if you don't have an account yet) and you will be able to create and join the rooms.
When you and your friends are in the same room, You can start chat with them or start an audio and voice call. If someone other than your friend joins the room, the app will let you know right away.
Another of its features is the ability to send video messages and share screen. In the case of video calls, these offer excellent quality and the connections are fast.
Undoubtedly, an application used by millions of users around the world and that is ideal for those looking to spend time with their friends and family remotely, as if they were chatting together.
Remember that although Houseparty does not have a PC application, you can use it if you have Chrome, no need for emulators. What's more, has Android versions, iOS and macOS, so there is no reason for your friends or family not to use it.
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