Free Video/Audio Software

External Video Chat
Our combined text/audio/video chat area can be accessed from the Chat Room Info page. THIS page provides information for setting up full screen private video chats completely outside of this website using free third party software. Basically all you need is an Internet connection, microphone and/or web cam and the free software downloads listed on this page. If your device has a camera and microphone it can probably be used for video chat.

There are a number of free video chat programs you can download but the most popular are Skype and FaceTime.

Skype

www.skype.com

Skype is free software which enables audio and video chat on just about any device you might have and works with both Macs and PCs. After downloading and installing the software you can set up private video chats with other members simply by exchanging Skype user names and sending a chat request to the other person.

FaceTime

www.apple.com

(Mac Only)

FaceTime is built into iPads, iPhones and can be installed on Mac computers. (Apple charges $1 to download the software for its computers from the Apple App Store - almost free.) A wireless connection is required for iPads and iPhones. FaceTime provides high res full screen images of excellent quality. To establish a video chat with another astro-dating member you only need to exchange email addresses or phone numbers (for iPhone use) and select FaceTime as the connection method on your device.

Other Video Chat Programs
The following free programs enable video chat on most computers and some other devices, but video and audio quality may not be up to par for those with broadband connections. However, those with slower connections may find these programs will work when others will not.

AIM -- AOL Instant Messenger
www.aim.com/

Yahoo Messenger
messenger.yahoo.com/