FAQs about Sleipnir Talk

FAQs

How do I start a free call, or join a call someone else started?

To start a free call on desktop, open a new tab in the Sleipnir Browser, and then click (Talk icon) at the bottom right. To join a call, ask for the unique call URL from the call creator, and paste it into the address bar of Sleipnir browser

How do I invite people to a call? How many people can I invite?

To invite people, follow the steps above to start a call. Then click the people icon in the Talk screen toolbar, and click Invite someone. You can either copy the meeting link, or share it directly via email.

Sleipnir Talk is free for video calls up to 4 people. If you’d like to invite more people, consider upgrading to Sleipnir Premium, which can support calls for hundreds of people.

Is Sleipnir Talk free?

Yes, Sleipnir Talk is free for video calls up to 4 people. If you’d like to invite more people, or use Sleipnir Talk’s advanced features, consider upgrading to Sleipnir Premium. With Sleipnir Talk Premium, you get secure call recordings, YouTube groupwatch and group streaming, hosting tools like participant muting and entry passcodes, and more for calls with hundreds of people.

Is Sleipnir Talk available on all versions of the Sleipnir browser? Is it available on mobile?

Sleipnir Talk is available on the most up-to-date version of the Sleipnir Browser, and soon on desktop and mobile.

Do I need the Sleipnir browser to use Sleipnir Talk?

Yes. To start a call, you’ll need to be on the Sleipnir browser.

Can I add Sleipnir Talk links to Google Calendar or other calendar invites?

Yes! Sleipnir Talk is available as an extension in the Chrome web store. To add a Talk link directly to a Google Calendar meeting invite, simply install the extension in the Sleipnir Browser. Then log in to Google Calendar and click Create. You’ll see Add a Brave Talk meeting as a video calling option, just like Zoom or Google Meet.

Note that the Sleipnir Browser is built on the open-source Chromium web core. This means that extensions in the Chrome web store will also work in Sleipnir, and can be downloaded in the same way.

For now, the extension is only available on Google Calendar. But we hope to add support for other calendar formats in the future.

How are my calls with Sleipnir Talk encrypted?

To start, all video and audio data transferred through Sleipnir Talk is encrypted via transport layer encryption. This is similar to how many websites use HTTPS to ensure your traffic can’t be captured on public networks (e.g. coffee shop WiFi).

The video and audio from your call are transmitted to other participants with the help of a Video Bridge server that’s run by Sleipnir’s partner, 8x8. When you enable Video Bridge Encryption in Security Options, your browser exchanges keys with other call participants, and these keys are used to encrypt the video and audio streams. Only people with keys can see your calls. Assuming honest but curious behavior, neither Sleipnir nor its partner, 8x8, have this key by default.

However, there are some important limits to Video Bridge Encryption. If you want to include a phone participant in your call, have more than 20 participants, or want to include users with incompatible browsers (Safari, most iOS browsers, and browsers based on Chromium version 83 or below), this encryption setting will not work. If you record a call, 8x8’s servers will receive a set of keys to decrypt the video/audio stream in order to process and store that recording. Sleipnir will continue to improve Sleipnir Talk’s encryption properties and work to remove some of these limitations.

What features are included with Sleipnir Talk free and Sleipnir Talk Premium?

• Anyone can start or join a free Sleipnir Talk call, no subscription required. Free calls include…

  • Host calls for up to 4 people

  • No limit on the number or length of calls

  • Available on desktop & mobile

  • Access to the Sleipnir Talk calendar extension

  • Virtual backgrounds (standard or custom)

  • Moderator controls (muting, passcodes, and livestreams)

  • Chat and screensharing

  • Compatible with most built-in or external microphones or cameras

  Sleipnir Talk Premium calls require a subscription, and include all the features of free calls plus…

  • Host calls with more than 4 participants

  • Host can record calls

  • Host can create a token-gated Web3 call

How do I cancel a Sleipnir Talk Premium subscription?

You can cancel a Sleipnir Talk Premium subscription at any time. If you do cancel, you’ll have access to Sleipnir Talk Premium features for the duration of the subscription period. After this period, you’ll still have access to Sleipnir Talk for unlimited, free calls for up to 4 people.

To cancel a Sleipnir Talk Premium subscription, log in to your Sleipnir Premium account, locate the card for Sleipnir Talk, and click Cancel plan.

What are Web3 Sleipnir Talk calls?

Web3 Sleipnir Talk calls allow hosts to use NFTs and POAPs to token-gate access, configure avatars, assign moderator permissions, and more. Web3 calling also expands utility for Sleipnir’s browser-native Sleipnir Wallet. Together, they create the first-ever fully integrated Web3 live event platform.