Make Audio Only Calls on Skype

May 2, 2018 11:47 AM

I feel like this should be easy, but I just can't find an answer. On the new version of Skype (Skype version 8.20.0.9) on Mac, it seems like they got rid of the option to not show video when making a call. I basically want to use Skype for audio, but can't locate a way to turn the camera off. Thanks in advance for help!
posted by dearleader to Computers & Internet (2 answers total)

I'll just give the Captain Obvious answer up front: You can use a sticker (for example, the EFF sells a set of 5 for $5, so you can support the cause too) to cover the camera on your Mac, and presto -- your call is now audio only.
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 12:23 PM on May 2, 2018 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I have the same version of Skype for Mac. When I select a contact, there are three little buttons in the top right corner of my Skype window: a little video camera, a phone headset, and a little person and a plus sign. If I click the phone icon, it starts an audio call without video, although the video camera icon shows up in the bottom of the window at that point, with a slash through it. If I click on that, the audio-only call converts to video. If I click the video icon for a video call, but want to switch to audio only, I click on the video camera icon that again shows up in the bottom of the window and it turns off the camera. Hope this is helpful!
posted by merriment at 1:17 PM on May 2, 2018 [1 favorite]