Voice and video calls

A quick call is one of the best ways to see if you click before meeting in person, and it's a great safety step, too. Kilig has free, built-in voice and video calls on every plan, so you never need to share your phone number.

When calls become available

Calls unlock in a conversation once you've both sent at least one message. This makes sure both people are interested in talking before anyone can call. Until then, the call buttons appear grayed out.

Start a call

1. Open your chat with the match.
2. Tap the phone icon for a voice call or the video icon for a video call. Both are at the top of the chat.
3. Kilig rings your match. If they answer, you're connected.
4. If they don't answer, you'll see No answer in the chat. You can try again later or send a message.

It's a good idea to ask before calling, for example: "Free for a quick video call tonight?" Nobody likes a surprise call.

Answer or decline a call

When a match calls you, you'll see an incoming call screen (or a notification if Kilig is in the background).

• Tap Accept to answer.
• Tap Decline to decline. The caller sees that you weren't available. You don't need to explain.

If you don't want to receive calls from someone, you can always unmatch or block them. Calls from a person you've blocked are never connected.

During a call

Allow camera and microphone access

The first time you make or answer a call, your device or browser will ask for permission to use your microphone (and your camera for video). Tap Allow. If you said no before, here's how to turn it back on:

iPhone and iPad

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Kilig.
3. Turn on Microphone and Camera.

Android

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Apps, then Kilig, then Permissions.
3. Set Microphone and Camera to Allow only while using the app.

Web browsers

1. Click the icon to the left of the address bar (often a lock or settings icon).
2. Set Microphone and Camera to Allow for tinder.zowebo.com.
3. Reload the page.

On a computer, also make sure your operating system allows your browser to use the camera and microphone (on Mac, System Settings → Privacy & Security; on Windows, Settings → Privacy & security).

Your privacy on calls

• Your phone number is never shared. Calls happen entirely within Kilig.
• We don't record calls. We keep only basic call details, such as when a call happened and how long it lasted.
• Be thoughtful about what's visible behind you on video, like mail with your address or the view from your window.

Stay safe

Our Community Guidelines apply on calls, too. If someone behaves inappropriately during a call, end it right away. Then open your chat, tap •••, and choose Report. Let us know what happened on the call in the details.

Call quality tips

• Use Wi-Fi or a strong mobile connection.
• Close other apps that use your camera or a lot of data.
• If video freezes, try switching to voice only.

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