Hangouts For PC Windows and Mac

About this app

Hangouts is a Communication app developed by Google LLC. The latest version of Hangouts is 41.0.411169071. It was released on February 15, 2022. You can download Hangouts 41.0.411169071 directly on https://apks.live. Over 4,054,699 users rating a average 4 of 5 about Hangouts. More than 1,000,000,000+ is playing Hangouts right now. Coming to join them and download Hangouts directly!

However, the question arises: why do users want to get Hangouts for PC Windows devices? (windows 7, 8, or 10). This is simply because a laptop offers them a larger screen with an enhanced experience. Also, not everyone has an android phone or tablet, right?

In this article, we will cover the ways to download Hangouts on pc with and without Bluestacks. So there are two methods to install Hangouts APK on the computer.

How to use Hangouts on PC Windows

Before you start, you will need to download the apk installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note]: You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

There are many good android emulators in market, the best one is LDPlayer, Andy, Bluestacks, Nox App player and mynamo. In this guide, we will tell you the method to download Hangouts using LDPlayer, Bluestacks and Nox App player.

Download Hangouts for PC with LDPlayer

Now you can just double click on the app icon in LDPlayer and start using Hangouts app on your laptop. You can use the app the same way you use it on your Android or iOS smartphones.

Download Hangouts for PC with Bluestacks

Now, we should discuss the installation of Hangouts on PC using NOX App player. You can use this method if Bluestacks method is not working properly on your Laptop or Computer.

Download Hangouts for PC with Nox App player

Which Emulator Should I Use?

If you’re going to follow my recommendation then I suggest you go with NOX because it’s quite simple and easy to understand. You don’t have to panic yourself for anything it will teach after every step for once to guide about how this Emulator works.

If it didn’t work for you then you can search for its alternative android emulators, the best alternative of NOX is BlueStack. It is also good and worth to use only if NOX didn’t work for you.

Download Hangouts App for PC without Bluestacks

Users who want to experience the available movies & TV without blustacks can use a new software called The ARC Welder.

• So this software only runs through google chrome browser. If you don’t have it by default, please go ahead & download it.
• Then search for Arc Welder chrome extension in the google chrome store and simply download it.
• Now follow the same steps. Download Hangouts apk file, and run it on arc welder.
• Choose the option – full window or partial screen while testing.
• You can start using the app on your PC with these steps.

With these steps, you can have Hangouts on your PC after these two methods are implemented.

So this is how you can download or install Hangouts for Pc. Hope you guys have enjoyed my work and don’t forget to share this method with your friends and loved ones. You can also try this procedure on your Mac if you’re looking for Hangouts for Mac devices.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

The description of Hangouts

Use Hangouts to keep in touch. Message contacts, start free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one person or a group.

• Include all your contacts with group chats for up to 150 people.
• Say more with status messages, photos, videos, maps, emoji, stickers, and animated GIFs.
• Turn any conversation into a free group video call with up to 10 contacts.
• Call any phone number in the world (and all calls to other Hangouts users are free!).
• Connect your Google Voice account for phone calling, SMS texting, and voicemail integration.
• Keep in touch with contacts across Android, iOS, and the web, and sync chats across all your devices.
• Message contacts anytime, even if they’re offline.

Notes: Mobile carrier and ISP charges may apply. Calls to Hangouts users are free, but other calls might be charged. View our calling rates at https://www.google.com/hangouts/rates

The Permissions of Hangouts

Find accounts on the device:
  - Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the device. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
Add or remove accounts:
  - Allows the app to perform operations like adding and removing accounts, and deleting their password.
Read your contacts:
  - Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your device, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
Modify your contacts:
  - Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your device, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific contacts. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
Approximate location (network-based):
  - Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are.
Precise location (GPS and network-based):
  - Allows the app to get your precise location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.
Read your text messages (SMS or MMS):
  - Allows the app to read SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. This allows the app to read all SMS messages, regardless of content or confidentiality.
Receive text messages (MMS):
  - Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
Receive text messages (SMS):
  - Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
Send SMS messages:
  - Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
Edit your text messages (SMS or MMS):
  - Allows the app to write to SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. Malicious apps may delete your messages.
Directly call phone numbers:
  - Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
Read the contents of your USB storage:
  - Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage.
Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage:
  - Allows the app to write to the USB storage.
Take pictures and videos:
  - Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.
Record audio:
  - Allows the app to record audio with the microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation.
View Wi-Fi connections:
  - Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
Read phone status and identity:
  - Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
View network connections:
  - Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
Pair with Bluetooth devices:
  - Allows the app to view the configuration of Bluetooth on the device, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
Send sticky broadcast:
  - Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the device slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
Change network connectivity:
  - Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
Measure app storage space:
  - Allows the app to retrieve its code, data, and cache sizes
Full network access:
  - Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
Change your audio settings:
  - Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
Control Near Field Communication:
  - Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
Run at startup:
  - Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the device and allow the app to slow down the overall device by always running.
Use accounts on the device:
  - Allows the app to request authentication tokens.
Control vibration:
  - Allows the app to control the vibrator.
Prevent device from sleeping:
  - Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep.
Install shortcuts:
  - Allows an app to add shortcuts without user intervention.
Read Google service configuration:
  - Allows this app to read Google service configuration data.
Receive data from Internet:
  - Allows apps to accept cloud to device messages sent by the app's service. Using this service will incur data usage. Malicious apps could cause excess data usage.