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What do the icons in Hangouts mean?
A green status icon means the person is available to chat, yellow means the person is away from the computer, and red means the person is busy or does not want to be disrupted.
Why can’t I see the other person on Hangouts?
Thanks for posting to Hangouts. Make sure your microphone, camera, and speakers are plugged in to your computer and turned on (microphone isn’t muted). If you connect any of your hardware using USB, check if you need to install software from the device manufacturer.
What does a GREY phone symbol mean?
call forwarding
The icon means that the call forwarding is active on your phone. If you haven’t activated call forwarding and the icon still appears on top of your screen then you can resolve it in two ways; 1. Go to Settings -> Phone -> Call Forwarding and check that it is off, or.
How do I read a Hangouts message without it being seen?
On the main Gmail screen, look to the sidebar, then click the Hangouts balloon icon in the bottom bar. From here, click the drop-down box with your name, which will open the Options menu. De-select “Show when you were last active.” That’s it.
What does it mean when your Hangouts icon is dim?
If there is a phone, they are on their phone. The position of their icon shows the last message they read. If the icon is dim, it means they are not looking at your message. Doesn’t mean that hangouts is open, or closed. Highly active question. Earn 10 reputation (not counting the association bonus) in order to answer this question.
What does the computer icon on Hangouts mean?
If there is a computer next to their icon, it means they are on a PC (or Chromebook). If there is a phone, they are on their phone. The position of their icon shows the last message they read.
How can I tell if someone is on classic Hangouts?
You can tell that someone is available on classic Hangouts by the green dot on their profile picture. These people will be notified about new messages immediately. You can also see when someone was last seen on classic Hangouts if they have the setting turned on. It’ll show the timestamp of when they were last seen, like “15m ago,” or “yesterday.”
How to get started with Google Hangouts on desktop?
Google Hangouts – Get Started with Hangouts on Desktop or Mobile Use Google Hangouts to keep in touch with one person or a group. Available on mobile or on desktop, start making video or voice calls today.