What equipment do I need to have a video chat? Surprisingly there isn’t too many pieces of equipment required to conduct a video chat. Usually if you are considering having a video chat with someone, you will have the most important piece of equipment: a computer or some kind of electronic device. Having an electronic device that has an internet connection is a must. Electronics that can be used for video chats include: computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Even TVs nowadays can have internet connections and therefore it is possible to video chat over them.