Google Hangouts is a video and chat communication tool made available to Google and Google Apps users. This allows users to connect with groups and individual people. There are two versions of Google Hangouts:
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Google Hangouts for Gmail – Hangouts for Gmail is available with your Core Services account. This is accessible from mail.google.com. This version allows for one-on-one video and chat communications.
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Google Hangouts for Google+ – Hangouts for Google+ is available with your Public Services opt-in and the creation of your Google+ account. This is accessible from the Hangouts Apps, Google+, or Gmail once you have upgraded to Google+.
Get Hangouts
Start by downloading the app for the device you are trying to use:
On a PC or Mac, access one of the following:
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Download the Hangouts Chrome extension (Chrome browser or Chrome OS device required. Windows 8 Metro Mode is not supported.)
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Use Hangouts in Google+ (Hangouts is automatically enabled in Google+)
If you are on a mobile device (iPhone, iPad, or Android device), download the Hangouts app and login with your UConn Google credentials.
Start a Hangout
To Start a Hangout, select the people you want to have a Hangout with. Here are three ways to find people:
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Find people by scrolling through your Hangouts list.
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Click the + button at the top of your Hangouts list and type a name, email address, or phone number.
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Search for a Google+ circle using the search box at the top of your Hangouts list.
For more information, visit:
https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3115553?hl=en&ref_topic=2944848
Join a Hangout
To join a hangout, open the Hangouts app on your device (Alternatively, open Gmail in your web browser, or Google+).
You will receive a pop-up notification alerting you of the invitation. Select accept to join the Hangout.
