Video calls let you see the person while talking. They work over the internet and are free. You need a smartphone tablet or computer with a camera.
Built into iPhones. Open Phone app tap a contact tap video camera icon. To answer tap green video button. Flip camera during calls.
Free app on iPhone and Android. Open a chat tap video camera icon at top. Ask family to help install. Great for overseas calls.
Popular for group calls. Tap a link sent by family to join. No account needed. Good for family gatherings.
Place phone on stable surface. Good lighting in front of you. Normal voice volume.