Common questions about Alaznah Calling.

FAQ

Does Alaznah Calling work with Expo Go?

No. Use a development build or a React Native CLI app. See Installation.

Do I need to install peer dependencies separately?

Yes — they are peer dependencies (native modules must live in your app).

Package manager	Install
npm	`npm install @alaznah/calling`, then `npm install react-native-webrtc react-native-incall-manager @react-native-community/netinfo react-native-svg`
Yarn	`yarn add @alaznah/calling react-native-webrtc react-native-incall-manager @react-native-community/netinfo react-native-svg`
pnpm	`pnpm add @alaznah/calling react-native-webrtc react-native-incall-manager @react-native-community/netinfo react-native-svg`

Required: react-native-webrtc, react-native-incall-manager, @react-native-community/netinfo, react-native-svg. Optional: react-native-callkeep.

If peers are missing, startCall fails with WebRTC adapters not found. Full table: Installation.

Which React Native / Android SDK versions are supported?

React Native 0.76+, Android compileSdk 35 or 36, iOS 13+. Full table: Compatibility.

Are voice and video separate packages?

No. One package: @alaznah/calling. Choose mediaType: 'audio' or mediaType: 'video'.

Do I need to self-host signaling?

No. Hosted Signaling is the default. Self-hosting is optional for advanced plans.

Can I build a fully custom UI?

Yes. Use hooks and client methods without the built-in screens. See Customization.

Why doesn’t tapping Accept answer the call?

The default incoming UI requires swipe up on the green control to reduce accidental answers. Decline remains a tap. Details: Incoming Calls.

What about group calls?

This release focuses on 1:1 calls. Group calling may arrive in a later release (examples/group-call is a scaffold only).

Which hook is the active call?

Use useCall(). There is no useActiveCall.

Where do I get API keys?

console.alaznah.com — keep secrets on your backend only.

How do I ring when the app is killed?

Configure push in the console, register the device token, and follow Push Notifications + Incoming Calls.