The power of Telegram is in its versatility. It can be used to chat with a few friends, or thousands of people—as is the case with the Voice Chat feature.
While some Voice Chat features were perceived as an attempt to mimic Clubhouse, Telegram has improved the feature significantly in 2021 and it's shaping an identity of its own. One such update allows group and channel admins to schedule Voice Chats in advance.
This article will guide you through the process of scheduling a Voice Chat in your Telegram group or channel.
How to Schedule a Voice Chat in Your Telegram Channel
You can schedule a Voice Chat in a channel or group several days in advance. You simply need to set a time and date for it to start.
To schedule a Voice Chat, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the group or channel information page.
- Tap the three dots on your group or channel information page.
- Tap on Schedule Voice Chat.
- Set the date and time on the Schedule Voice Chat page to your preferred time.
Once scheduled, you can share the chat link with invitees. Other group or channel members will see a countdown for the chat at the top of the group or channel.
They can also opt to receive a notification when the chat starts by tapping on Set Reminder.
What to Know About Scheduled Voice Chats on Telegram
Telegram allows you to schedule Voice Chats up to a week in advance. However, you can only schedule one Voice Chat at a time.
The Voice Chat feature can come in handy especially if you have reasons to not use Zoom.
Something else to note is, if you're not online at the scheduled time, the chat won't start automatically. You need to be online and tap on the Start Now button for the voice chat to begin.
Scheduling Your First Voice Chat
Whether you want to host a talk or just have a casual chat with your friends, being able to schedule your chat in advance can help you have better-structured conversations.
Casual, serendipitous conversations can be fun sometimes. However, when you’re pressed for time or need to use Voice Chats for work-related talks, scheduling your chat in advance ensures that you and the people on the other end are on the same page.