Your friend can't see you while ringing you with this feature however. The first time you call, Google will tell you 'Smile! Knock Knock is on', along with a notice that says your friend - if he or she has you as a contact - will see you appear on their phone while you're ringing. To start making a video call, type in the name of the contact you want to video call in the search bar > select their name from the list > tap on the 'Video call' icon in the centre at the bottom of your screen. Video callingĮvery time you open Duo, you'll see the camera view with the search bar, and contacts and groups below. There's also a search bar at the top and a menu for accessing settings. Google Duo's main interface is a screen that is split into two, with the top half showing you what your camera sees, and the bottom offering up your groups or contacts.