What is Messenger phone call?
Noah Mitchell
Published May 10, 2026
Likewise, people ask, what does it mean when you try calling someone in Messenger and it keeps saying contacting and the green dot is on?
If you see the green dot on Messenger next to the video icon it basically means that the person is available for video chat. If you have allowed Facebook to access your camera then most likely the green dot next to the video icon will always be switched on whenever you are active on Messenger.
Furthermore, what does it mean when you call someone on Messenger and it goes straight to No answer? It means they didn't answer the call. Declining or just not answering it.
Similarly, you may ask, how does calling work on Messenger?
To make voice calls using the Messenger app on mobile:
- Open the Messenger app and click on a conversation with the intended recipient.
- Select the phone icon at the top right side of the message box in the app.
- Clicking on the phone icon will immediately initiate the call to the person you are trying to reach.
Can you call someone on Messenger if they are on the phone?
Messenger isn't just for sending texts; you can make voice and video calls for free over the internet. To call someone who has the Messenger app installed on their phone, tap the video or phone icon in the top right of the message window next to their name. There's also a dedicated "Calls" section of the app.