Skype on the tablet: connect and configure

Introduction

Each of us uses different types of communication. Despite the gradual cheapening of technology, some services are still quite expensive. At the same time, various Internet messengers are developing. Skype has become one of the first products that allow you to make unlimited calls, not only voice, but also video. Today he has gained immense popularity, and there are practically no people who have never heard of him. Nowadays, when many people have different mobile devices, you do not need to be tied to a computer to use Skype. Let's take a closer look at how to connect and configure Skype on the tablet under different operating systems.

Users use Skype for chatting and calling.

Download and install

The tablet can use one of the three operating systems: Android, iOS and Windows. For each of them developed an application for calls via Skype. Their basic capabilities are exactly the same: voice and video calls between program users, cheap calls to regular phones, sending messages, the ability to synchronize contacts with the phone book. Only the installation procedure and the number of settings may differ slightly. To install Skype on the tablet, follow these steps:

Android Launch the Play Store application, enter Skype in the search box, go to the application page and select “Install”. After that, the system will offer to confirm permission to access the various functions of the tablet. After a couple of seconds, Skype will be installed.

iOS. The procedure is the same as on the Android tablet. Log in to iTunes, enter in the Skype search bar, go to the page of the program. Then select the “Free” - “Install” button.

Windows We assume that the tablet runs on Windows 10, which is the most popular for tablets, and Microsoft has recently been forcing all devices onto it. The best option would be to download the desktop version of the program, since the version for touch screens is significantly inferior in capabilities.

First start

Run the program on the tablet after installation. If you already have an account, for example, after creating it on a computer, simply enter its data in the appropriate fields and click the arrow to enter the program. If you have never registered before, you can do it now. Create a nickname, password, add your name and email address. Login will occur automatically. Start adding contacts and call your friends and acquaintances. It is noteworthy that on all operating systems, the menu looks almost the same.

Settings menu

The number of settings differs from the version of the operating system. It so happened that the smallest number of them - on iOS, and most of all - on Windows.

Android Immediately need to turn on the program. After its launch, swipe your finger from the left edge of the screen to pop up an additional menu, and then go to Settings. In turn, they are divided into several subsections.

  • Smilies and Moji - the choice of animated or large smilies and the type of connection to download the moji.
  • Notification settings - select which events you want to receive notifications, as well as their appearance.
  • Contacts - customize phonebook usage scenario. Choose whether to copy Skype contacts to the phone book and add subscribers from it to Skype contact list.
  • Privacy - automatic login without permanently entering a password, from whom to receive calls and messages, display ads, by what parameters you can be found.
  • Voice and video calls - set video quality, background call and automatic reception.
  • Establishing a connection - use Skype Wi-Fi.
  • Chats - you can mark all messages read.
  • Support - link to the support and feedback page.

iOS. Starting the main window of Skype, go to the "My Data" tab and select the "Settings" menu. You can configure the following features:

  • Chat notifications - setting up push messages, sound and vibro alerts.
  • Privacy - display avatar, and you can customize the circle of contacts who will see it, and setting information on which you can find.
  • Contacts - automatically add contacts from the phone book.

Windows First you need to enable Skype. After you enter the program menu, click “Tools” - “Settings”. You can change a lot of parameters, they are divided into several groups. Let's take a closer look.

  • The main ones are the autorun settings, the ability to adjust the microphone and camera, change notification melodies, activate the translator and Skype Wi-Fi.
  • Security - from whom to receive calls and messages, permission to show ads, as well as a list of blocked users.
  • Alerts - reflection of alerts on the desktop, change of ring tones and alerts.
  • Calls - from whom to receive calls, you can check the camera, call forwarding, voice mail.
  • Chats and SMS - setting hotkeys, changing the font, choosing a folder to save the received files, visual design, setting sent SMS messages.
  • Advanced - use Skype in external programs, automatic updating, Internet connection settings and shortcut keys.

Adding contacts

Android Go to the middle tab of contacts, in the bottom corner, click on the plus sign icon, add contact details and send a request.

iOS. Go to the main menu in the "Contacts" tab, click the add icon, enter your login, email address or name. Send an add request.

Windows Under your photo, click on the search box and enter the required data, then send the request.

Making calls

The procedure for making calls on the tablet does not differ on all platforms. Go to the contact you need in the contact list, at the top of the screen, click on the handset or camera icon to make a normal call or a video camera.

Conclusion

The Skype app for mobile devices is very convenient on all platforms and will allow you to always stay in touch with your friends and relatives, you just need to connect the tablet to the Internet. The device will be able to turn on the camera automatically.

We hope we could help you in setting it up. In the comments we invite you to leave feedback on the work of the program on your tablet.