Instagram rolled out new video chat feature user can create a Room and can video chat with up-to 50 other users. This feature is similar like Facebook Messenger Rooms.

Recently, Facebook developed new Messenger Rooms as an alternatives to Zoom and Group Face Time, but that time this feature was only for some specific region’s users. Facebook said that they will implement this feature on Instagram and WhatsApp after some testing.

Instagram Video Chat

Now, Facebook has integrated Room feature in Instagram. If you want to use this feature, keep in mind that you also need to install Facebook Messenger App in your device.

How to create Room in Instagram

1. Open Instagram and go-to you Chat section through Paper Airplane Icon that appears on top-right corner
2. Tap Camera icon in the top-right corner
3. Tap on Create Room
4. It asks you about Create Room and enter Room Name which you want to show to others
5. Click on Join Room to start conversations
6. Tap on Send Link to share your Group link to others
7. When you click OK after joining room it will redirect you to Facebook Messenger
8. Wait until to someone can join you

Keep In Mind

Messenger Room are not end-to-end encrypted as FaceTime or WhatsApp group video calls. Messenger allows user to lock a room to limit on joining people. Facebook is also wants to implement this feature in WhatsApp in future.