# Video Call Night Capabilities Google Duo Has a New Low Light Mode for Video Calls at Night By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-light-mode References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/19/google-duo-low-light-mode/) & [blog.google](https://www.blog.google/products/duo/low-light-mode/) Google Duo has recently added a low light mode that improves video calls during night hours. Google Duo's new low light mode will allow for a better [video call experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-camera) in dark environments as users will have an easier time seeing each other. Google created the new feature for use in homes that may not have consistent lighting, due to power outages or other reasons. Google Duo users can now toggle the low light mode which can sense environments with less light. If low light quality is sensed, the mode's image exposer is activated to improve a video call. The update is said to coming to both [iOS and Android devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-call-reason) shortly. The new feature follows Google's path to improve [low light images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidot-application). Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low Light Mode Video Calls:** Improved video call experience in low light environments leads to opportunities for camera and lighting companies to integrate with video conferencing software. - **Innovative Video Call Features:** Emerging video conferencing software that offers new features presents opportunities for tech companies to capitalize on the growing trend of remote work and communication. - **Improved Artificial Intelligence for Video Calls:** Artificial Intelligence with the ability to improve video call quality in low light environments presents an opportunity for AI-focused companies to innovate in teleconferencing technology. ### Where This Applies - **Tech Industry:** Tech companies have opportunities to improve video calling software and hardware as remote work and virtual communication continue to grow in popularity. - **Camera and Lighting Industry:** Improved video call experience in low light environments leads to opportunities for camera and lighting companies to integrate with video conferencing software. - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** Artificial Intelligence with the ability to improve video call quality in low light environments presents an opportunity for AI-focused companies to innovate in teleconferencing technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Makeup Meeting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-meet-makeup-feature.md) - [Emergency Video OS Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-emergency-live-video.md) - [External Photo-Taking Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-9.md) - [Night Vision-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-s96-gt.md) - [Dark Mode Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docs-dark-20.md) - [Vivid Video Conference Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-conference-light.md) - [Night Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x5.md) - [Enhanced Video Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videocall.md) - [Customizable Content Effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-5.md)