During the 2020 holiday seasom, we may not be able to get together physically but there is still the option for virtual hang outs. If you would like to do a virtual hang out this holiday season, you have many options. Simply read on to find out more:
Zoom:
- With a free account, Zoom allows you to invite up to 100 people for up to 40 minutes
- You can use Zoom either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use Zoom to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
Skype:
- With a free account, Skype allows you to invite up to 50 participants for an unlimited duration
- You can use Skype either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use Skype for a virtual hang out this holiday season
GoToMeeting:
- With a free account, GoToMeeting allows you to invite up to 3 people for up to 40 minutes
- You can use GoToMeeting either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use GoToMeeting to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
Cisco Webex Meetings:
- With a free account, Cisco Webex Meetings allows you to invite up to 100 people for an unlimited duration
- You can use Cisco Webex Meetings either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use Cisco Webex Meetings to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
UberConference:
- With a free account, UberConference allows you to invite up to 10 people for up to 45 minutes
- You can use UberConference either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use UberConference to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
- Please note that all participants will need to enter a PIN created by the organizer of the virtual hangout in order to join a virtual hangout using the free UberConference account
Google Hangouts:
- If you have a Google account, you can use Google Hangouts to hang out with up to 250 people
- You can use Google Hangouts either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use Google Hangouts to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
- Please note that all participants need to have a Google account to participate
Microsoft Teams:
- If you have a Microsoft account, you can use Microsoft Teams to hang out with up to 300 people
- You can use Microsoft Teams either through the web, a desktop app, or a smartphone/tablet app
- Click here for more information on how to use Microsoft Teams to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
- Please note that all participants need to have a Microsoft account to participate
Group FaceTime Call:
- If you have an iPhone, an iPad or a Mac computer or laptop, you can use FaceTime to set up a group FaceTime call using the FaceTime app to have a virtual hang out this holiday season
- Please note that all participants need to have an Apple device that uses FaceTime to participate
We hope that you try doing a virtual hang out using one of the above options and have a great holiday season with your family, friends and loved ones!

