calls-sdk-ios

Set up CometChat Calls SDK v5 for iOS. Use when adding SDK via SPM or CocoaPods, configuring CallAppSettingsBuilder, CometChatCalls init, Info.plist permissions. Triggers on "setup calls sdk", "add cometchat dependency", "initialize calls", "spm setup", "cocoapods setup".

Control audio during calls — mute/unmute microphone, switch audio output device (speaker, earpiece, bluetooth). Use when implementing audio toggle, audio mode switching, or custom mute buttons. Triggers on "mute audio", "unmute", "audio mode", "speaker", "earpiece", "bluetooth audio".

Fetch call history using CallLogsRequest with pagination and filters. Use when displaying call logs, filtering by type/status/recording, or accessing recordings. Triggers on "call logs", "call history", "CallLogsRequest", "fetch recordings".

Build custom call UI — custom control panel, UIViewRepresentable patterns, layout customization. Use when hiding default controls and building your own call interface. Triggers on "custom control panel", "custom UI", "hideControlPanel", "custom call interface", "UIViewRepresentable".

Register call event listeners — SessionStatusListener, ParticipantEventListener, MediaEventsListener, ButtonClickListener. Use when handling call events, session status, participant changes, media state, or button clicks. Triggers on "event listener", "session listener", "participant listener", "media listener", "button click".

Manage call participants — mute, pause video, pin/unpin, raise hand, view participant list. Use when implementing moderation, participant actions, or custom participant UI. Triggers on "mute participant", "pin participant", "participant list", "raise hand", "participant management".

Enable Picture-in-Picture mode for calls. Use when implementing PiP, floating call window, or PiP layout events. Triggers on "picture in picture", "PiP", "pip mode", "floating window".

Implement ringing with dual SDK (Chat + Calls). Use when adding incoming/outgoing call screens, CometChat.initiateCall, accept/reject/cancel calls. Triggers on "ringing", "incoming call", "outgoing call", "initiateCall", "acceptCall", "rejectCall".

Handle screen sharing in calls. iOS mobile can receive/view screen shares from web clients. Use when implementing screen share viewing or checking presenter status. Triggers on "screen sharing", "screen share", "presenter", "share screen".

Configure all SessionSettingsBuilder options — layouts, session type, audio mode, hide buttons, idle timeout, recording. Use when customizing call UI or pre-session config. Triggers on "SessionSettingsBuilder", "session settings", "hide button", "layout type", "audio mode", "idle timeout".

Control video during calls — pause/resume camera, switch front/back camera. Use when implementing camera toggle, camera switch, or custom video buttons. Triggers on "pause video", "resume video", "switch camera", "camera toggle", "video controls".

Keep calls alive in background using Background Modes and AVAudioSession. Use when handling home button press during calls or preventing call termination. Triggers on "background handling", "background modes", "keep call alive", "AVAudioSession", "background audio".

Add in-call messaging using CometChat Chat SDK. Use when implementing chat during calls, chat button, unread badge count, or group messaging linked to call session. Triggers on "in-call chat", "chat during call", "chat button", "in call messaging".

Join a CometChat call session using CometChatCalls.joinSession with SessionSettingsBuilder and UIView container. Use when joining calls, configuring session settings, voice vs video calls, or UIViewRepresentable. Triggers on "join session", "join call", "start call", "SessionSettingsBuilder", "UIViewRepresentable".

Record call sessions with start/stop, auto-start recording, and recording events. Use when implementing call recording, accessing recordings from call logs, or showing recording indicators. Triggers on "recording", "record call", "auto start recording", "recording events".

Implement native VoIP calling with CallKit (CXProvider, CXCallController) and PushKit for VoIP push notifications. Use when receiving calls in background/killed state or system call UI. Triggers on "VoIP", "voip calling", "CallKit", "CXProvider", "PushKit", "push notification call", "background call".