Staying In Touch

Staying in touch with grandkids while out of state, or halfway around the world is certainly one benefit to learning how to set yourself up for free online video calling.

You’ve probably seen it on TV - Grandparents talking with their children and grandchildren over the internet using video calling. Staying in touch with your family using video calling isn’t very difficult. Probably the hardest part for most people is trying to figure out where to start.

Skype is the name of an online company where you can go to get started. When you’re connected to another Skype user through the internet, like your grandkids, that’s when Skype to Skype Video Calls are Free. **I’m talking about Skype since it’s the easiest and most popular**.

Although Skype to Skype calling is free, there are some charges involved in getting set-up for video calling, as well as other cost saving programs you can opt into later if you decide the service meets your needs.

What Do You Need to Get started to Stay in Touch?
You’ll need a Webcam. Once your webcam is setup, you can talk face-to-face or just sit there looking at the beautiful face of your grandchildren.There are basically FIVE STEPS you’ll need to know to get started with Free Video Calling using Skype:

1. You’ll need the latest version of SKYPE and a WEBCAM and HEADSET: You can also use the Built-in speakers and microphone on your own computer if you don’t have a headset.

Download SKYPE for FREE here
Get a Logitech WEBCAM here
Get Skype Certified HEADSETS & other Accessories here

2. Your WEBCAM should have an “Installation disc”: Just put the disc in your computer, before you plug the camera in, and follow the instructions provided.

3. Now Plug the Webcam into Your Computer: It will plug into the USB port on your computer - Look for the matching USB symbols on the Webcam cable and your Computer USB port.

4. Skype automatically helps you test your Webcam to make sure everything works properly.

5. Now you can make Video Calls to anyone with a Webcam, so go ahead and enjoy your grandchild’s beautiful smile.

Staying in touch with the grandkids while out of state is really that easy!