How to Start a Voice Chat in Group on WhatsApp 2025

Ever miss out on a group call because you were too busy and the ringing Groups placed kept interrupting you? WhatsApp is now equipped with a quieter, adaptable way of working. You can easily join or start an audio group chat now, and you would not be annoyed by the call ringing. We will guide you through every detail you need to learn.

Voice Chat enables group members to communicate directly with each other within the chat, eliminating the need to listen to sound alerts. Instead, a gentle pop-up appears for users, allowing them to join or not as they prefer.

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How to Start a Voice Chat in a WhatsApp Group

Here’s how to start a voice chat:

Open the WhatsApp app.
Select any group chat.
Hold and swipe up from the bottom of the screen until a voice chat box appears.
Tap Connect or release your finger to start the chat.

Members can see the chat notification and join right away after the call starts.

How to Notify Someone in a WhatsApp Voice Chat

By default, participants are notified silently. If you would like to reach someone directly, you can try one of these two options:

Method 1: Via Chat Thread

Follow the steps above to start a voice chat.
Tap the voice chat banner on-screen.
Click the people icon (top right).
Tap the ring icon next to any participant you want to notify.

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Method 2: Via the Call Section

Start a voice chat using the above steps.
Tap “Calls” from the bottom navigation.
Select the active voice chat.
Tap the people icon.
Hit the ring icon beside the user.

That user will now hear a traditional WhatsApp call ring.

How to Send a Wave in a WhatsApp Voice Chat

Want to notify others without calling? Just send a “wave”:

Start or enter a voice chat.
Tap the voice chat banner.
Select Send a wave.

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This will send a text alert to let users know a voice chat is active.

Tired of missing group calls? The new system will end the problem. Now that WhatsApp has voice chat, it’s easier and less annoying for groups to stay in touch. Use the information here to get your voice chats started, join them, and manage them effectively.