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What is Low-light mode in Google Duo, and how do you use it?

 Google created Google Duo in 2016 and it's similar to Apple's FaceTime app. The application allows you to make video and audio calls between phones. And unlike FaceTime, which is only available for iOS devices, Google Duo is available for all iOS, Android, and PC platforms. Google is updating the Duo app with new features including the Low Light Mode feature. To learn more about Low-light mode on Google Duo, how it works and how to use it, you can do so in this article.


What is Low-light mode in Google Duo and how does it work?

Google has introduced a low-light mode to Duo to help users communicate face-to-face even when lighting conditions aren't great.

Electric lighting is a big challenge in many places, as it prevents people from having face-to-face contact. People often light their homes with a single lamp when electricity is expensive, and even then, blackouts remain common in many areas, and people remain in the dark during the evening when many video calls occur with family and friends.

Even when electricity isn't an issue, many people just want to make a video call to say goodnight right before bed, stay with each other while they watch TV together, or just have a quick chat while out in the evening.

Google Duo's Low Light Mode works by adjusting video calls and chatting to make them visible and more visible in low light levels and brightening a person's face so the other person can see them more clearly.

How do you use Low-light mode in Google Duo?

To turn on Low-light mode in Google Duo you must follow these steps:

  • First, make sure you have the latest version of the Google Duo app. If you don't have it, update the version and download the latest version.
  • Then open the Google Duo app.
  • Then type in the contact you want to make a video call with.
  • Then tap on the sun/eclipse icon on the left of the screen.
  • After that, the face of the person you are calling will appear brighter.
  • You can tap the icon again to turn off Low Light Mode.

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If you don't see the icon, you may need to ask the person you're calling to toggle Low Light Mode on in their settings. You can do this by: Opening the Google Duo app. Then press the three dots in the upper right corner, then press “Settings”, then toggle “Low-light mode”.

When will Google Duo Low Light Mode be available?

Google started rolling out Duo Low-light mode globally to iOS and Android users in August 2019. To make it work you must make sure you are running the latest version of the app to see if the feature is available for your phone.

In this way, you can activate the low light mode in the Google Duo application so that you can communicate well even if the lighting conditions around you are not good.

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