Better Call Quality on Slow Internet: 10 Practical Tips

Calls struggle when the network does. These tips help on any messenger, Yapie included.

#1. Drop the video

Video uses many times more data than audio. Turn the camera off — the call often becomes smooth instantly.

#2. Share your screen instead of your face

Need to show something? In Yapie, **screen sharing works in voice calls**, which is lighter than two-way video.

#3. Move toward signal

Mobile signal is often much better near a window or outdoors. For Wi-Fi, move closer to the router and away from thick walls.

#4. Pick the better network

Weak Wi-Fi is worse than good 4G. If the Wi-Fi is congested, switch it off for the call.

#5. Pause downloads and uploads

App updates, cloud backups and video streams on the same network steal bandwidth.

#6. Use headphones

They prevent echo, which forces audio processing to work harder and makes speech choppy.

#7. Close other apps

On older phones, too many open apps can starve the call of CPU.

#8. Keep group calls small

Every extra video stream adds load. For big groups, have most people join with cameras off.

#9. Restart the call

If quality collapses, hang up and call again — the connection renegotiates.

#10. Check data saver

Some phones throttle background data under Data Saver. Allow Yapie unrestricted data in Android settings.

#How Yapie calls work

Yapie calls connect your devices **directly (peer-to-peer)** whenever the networks allow, which cuts delay. Learn more in [how peer-to-peer calls work](/blog/webrtc-peer-to-peer-calls-explained).

#Frequently asked questions

Why is my video call lagging?

Usually low bandwidth or weak signal. Turn off video, move closer to the router or window, and pause other downloads.

Do voice calls use less data than video?

Yes, far less. Voice-only calls are much more reliable on slow connections.

Can I still show my screen on a voice call?

Yes. Yapie supports screen sharing in voice calls.