Why can't I make Facebook video/audio calls with Safari?

[212rikanmofo]

Sigh, it says I need Google Chrome, Firefox or Opera in order to get this working. Is there some sort of workaround to get this to work in Safari?

I really don't want to download another browser just to use this feature.

Does anyone know why or when Facebook will support this feature in Safari?

 

[Alrescha]

From your list, it sounds like it needs WebRTC. That is a Google thing, and though it is in development, it is not yet supported in Safari.

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[212rikanmofo]

So I guess Apple needs to update Safari in order to support fb video/audio call then?

 

[Alrescha]

Yes, but I would not hold my breath - as best I can tell they only started working on the project this year. In the meantime I would use Chrome and wash my hands afterwards.

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[arostom]

Yes, but I would not hold my breath - as best I can tell they only started working on the project this year. In the meantime I would use Chrome and wash my hands afterwards.

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I am glad I didn't hold mine :-D

 

[MaverickAlecs]

I am glad I didn't hold mine :-D

Oh, look, another 4 years passed, and Safari still doesn't support video calls on Facebook.

 

[Emjae Mapacpac]

It's 2020 and not supported yet. 🙃