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Why use video chat? Here's a real example.

Problem:

With coronavirus preventing 7+ million dates, a major dating platform needed new ways to create "love" connections.

Feature:

The dating app unrolled a new video chat function that allowed users to meet via video after matching in the app. 

Opportunities:

Second only to in-person dialogue, a study from psychologists at UCLA found that video chat-- more so than text and audio-- stimulated the highest sense of connectivity.

Challenges:

Varied elements, design, content, and interactions across platforms and multiple devices impact video chat. High-performing video chat features must be tested for usability, data transfer, and performance to ensure:

  • Ease of use and UX continuity 
  • Calls being sent and received as expected
  • Backend analytics to track who, when, and duration of video calls
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Advice from an expert tester

"Here's a brief overview of some tricky things I would want to test...

  • How's the video call on different networks? WiFi, 3G, 4G, LTE?
  • Is the split-screen (equal size) displayed correctly during the call for both users?
  • Video call functionalities: mute/unmute, camera on/off, revert camera, end call, notifications for an incoming call.

 

-Marielle Tamkorv, Testlio Engagement Manager

Video Chat Testing Approach

Testlio's expert, on-demand testers conduct cross-platform tests from global locations. The diversity of network connections and real device/OS combinations mean fewer false positives and more complete, reliable coverage.

They also uncover issues missed by automated tests, emulators, simulators, and device farms.

Quality assurance testing for video chat includes: 

  • Functional Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Analytics Testing
  • Structured Exploratory Testing

Video chat testing ensures the best user experience and business outcomes: 

  • Increased connectivity
  • Longer engagement times on the app
  • Maintaining user base even as in-person engagement slows
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Video chat functionality varies by industry. We've got you covered.
  • Media
  • Learning and Education
  • Dating
  • Social Media
  • Gaming
  • Live Events
  • Entertainment 
  • Work and Collaboration
  • Healthcare