# Video chat app? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [January 3, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/video-chat-app/60195 "2021-01-03T20:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mark\_Levinson](https://forum.xojo.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@Mark\_Levinson](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Mark_Levinson)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/video-chat-app/60195/1 "2021-01-03T20:51:36Z")
Anyone written a 2-way video chat app with Xojo? There are many (professional and open source) video apps but HIPPA compliance (and security) is an issue. Is there anyone in the Xojo community that has tried to establish video/audio chat streams using Xojo (either Web or Desktop)? Would this be possible in current Xojo versions (without extensive plug-in support?) Thanks in advance ---
**Author:** ![MarkusR](https://forum.xojo.com/user_avatar/forum.xojo.com/markusr/32/685_2.png) [@MarkusR](https://forum.xojo.com/u/MarkusR)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/video-chat-app/60195/2 "2021-01-04T20:40:10Z")
people wrote they use a command line tool to create the video / audio stream with encoder VLC or FFmpeg and then you need something to watch it. HTML5 and Media Source Extensions WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) > **[WebRTC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebRTC)** > > WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is a free, open-source project that provides web browsers and mobile applications with real-time communication (RTC) via simple application programming interfaces (APIs). It allows audio and video communication to work inside web pages by allowing direct peer-to-peer communication, eliminating the need to install plugins or download native apps. Supported by Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Opera, WebRTC is being standardized through the World Wide We It... Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) > **[Real Time Streaming Protocol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Time_Streaming_Protocol)** > > The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network control protocol designed for use in entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers. The protocol is used for establishing and controlling media sessions between endpoints. Clients of media servers issue VHS-style commands, such as play, record and pause, to facilitate real-time control of the media streaming from the server to a client (Video On Demand) or from a client to the server (Voice Recording). > The transmi... there was a easy xojo example with htmlviewer that using the facebook messenger service url > **[Messenger](https://www.messenger.com/)** > > Hang out anytime, anywhere - Messenger makes it easy and fun to stay close to your favorite people. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Levinson](https://forum.xojo.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@Mark\_Levinson](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Mark_Levinson)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/video-chat-app/60195/3 "2021-01-11T17:29:17Z")
Thanks. I am digesting the WebRTC docs now…looks like a potential framework. I will experiement. Many thanks. ---
**Author:** ![dave\_duke](https://forum.xojo.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/c77e96/32.png) [@dave\_duke](https://forum.xojo.com/u/dave_duke)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/video-chat-app/60195/4 "2025-05-17T18:31:12Z")
4 years later, did you get it to work?