Set Up Video Calls
Turn on Video Call, click Save changes, and allow browser notifications. This takes about 5 minutes.
This guide helps you let guests start video calls and receive alerts in Streamliner.
| Setting | What It Controls | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Video Call | Turns video calling on or off | Guests see Video Call on the self check-in screen |
| Save changes | Applies your updates | Your choice is stored |
| Push Notifications | Browser alerts for incoming calls | You see call pop-ups |
| Status | Current state | You know if calls are active |
Plan Access
- Video Call requires a paid plan.
- Free-tier accounts see an upgrade prompt instead of the Video Call settings page.
To upgrade, go to Settings → Billing & Subscription.
Step-by-Step Setup
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Turn on Video Call
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Click Save changes
✓ The status dot turns green and shows "Video calling is enabled". ✓ You see "Video call settings saved successfully."
Click Discard to undo changes before you save.
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Turn on Browser Notifications and allow the prompt
✓ The status chip shows Enabled.

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Return to the video call page and keep Video Call on
✓ Incoming calls now trigger a call prompt.

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Open a self check-in screen (CCI) and confirm Video Call appears in the top bar
✓ Guests can start a call from the check-in screen.

During a Call
Use these controls when a call is connected.
| Control | What It Does | Where You See It |
|---|---|---|
| Mic | Mute or unmute yourself | Call controls |
| Camera | Turn your camera on or off | Call controls |
| Share screen | Share your screen or a window | Call controls (minimized or fullscreen) |
| Fullscreen | Expand the call view | Call controls |
Share your screen
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During a connected call, click Share screen
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Choose a screen, window, or tab
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Click Share
✓ The other person sees what you share. ✓ The button shows Sharing.
Click Stop sharing or use the browser's Stop button.
Troubleshooting
Call notifications do not appear
What you see: No pop-up when a guest starts a call.
Fix:
- Open Settings → Customizations → Push Notifications
- Confirm the browser status shows Enabled
- Allow notifications for Streamliner in your browser settings
- Refresh the page and wait for a new call
Toggle will not stay on
What you see: Video Call turns off after refresh.
Fix:
- Check your internet connection
- Turn the toggle on again
- Click Save changes
- If it turns off again, contact support
Status stays gray
What you see: The status shows "Video calling is disabled" after you turn it on.
Fix:
- Turn Video Call off, then on again
- Click Save changes
- Refresh the page
- If it stays gray, contact support
"Not saved" stays visible
What you see: A "Not saved" badge stays on the page.
Fix:
- Click Save changes
- Wait for the success message
- Refresh the page if it stays
Guests do not see the Video Call button
What you see: The check-in screen does not show Video Call.
Fix:
- Confirm Video Call is on and saved
- Make sure you are testing Self Check-In (CCI), not assisted check-in or pre-arrival
- Refresh the check-in screen
Screen sharing does not start
What you see: Clicking Share screen does nothing or the browser blocks it.
Fix:
- Make sure the call is connected
- Allow screen sharing in the browser prompt
- Refresh the page and try again
Still Stuck?
Contact success@vouch-technologies.com if:
- ❌ Video calls still do not appear after enabling notifications
- ❌ The toggle keeps turning off
- ❌ The issue lasts longer than 30 minutes
Helpful to include:
- Screenshot of the Video Call settings
- Screenshot of your browser notification settings
- Time the issue started