BY VIEWCAST    UPDATED November 8, 2025

Backchannel Chat is primarily a mobile app designed for smartphones. However, you can run Backchannel Chat on your computer using an Android emulator. An Android emulator allows you to run Android apps on your PC. Here's how to install Backchannel Chat on your PC using Android emuator:
Visit any Android emulator website. Download the latest version of Android emulator compatible with your operating system (Windows or macOS). Install Android emulator by following the on-screen instructions.
Launch Android emulator and complete the initial setup, including signing in with your Google account.
Inside Android emulator, open the Google Play Store (it's like the Android Play Store) and search for "Backchannel Chat."Click on the Backchannel Chat app, and then click the "Install" button to download and install Backchannel Chat.
You can also download the APK from this page and install Backchannel Chat without Google Play Store.
You can now use Backchannel Chat on your PC within the Anroid emulator. Keep in mind that it will look and feel like the mobile app, so you'll navigate using a mouse and keyboard.