Like many of us now working from home, being able to meet online with workmates and friends to discuss projects, update on current events, or simply hang out and chat has become a necessity.
One of the best-known services for doing this is Zoom, since you can have a crowd of people on one phone, and it has a completely user-friendly level of freedom.
In this article we show you how to run Zoom on your Mac and try out some of the functions we provide.
Install the backup app on your Mac
Before you can start using Zoom, you will need to sign up for a free account and download the MacOS app. It's currently not available in the App Store, so you'll need to visit it www.zoom.us then click the & # 39; Subscribe & # 39 ;, free button in the top right corner of the screen.
Fill in the details, including your date of birth and your work email address, and click the subscribe button. This will send a confirmation message to your email address, as soon as it arrives, click the & # 39; Subscribe & # 39; and you'll return to the Zoom site where you can enter your details to complete your account setup.
Before you can start hosting or joining meetings, you'll need to install a desktop program. You can do this by clicking on the & # 39; Resources & # 39; in the top right corner of your account page and select Download Zoom & # 39; or by going directly to your client's Zoom page.
Once it's downloaded, it will leave the zoom.pkg file in your download folder. Double-click on it and follow the installation instructions software.
If your security settings prevent you from installing the Zoom app, this does not mean that anything is wrong, but rather that Zoom is not available in the App Store.
Once you have installed the app, launch it and you will be presented on the big screen. That's it: you're ready to start talking.
How to use Zoom on Mac
The main Zoom Home screen is made up of four large buttons and a calendar showing the next scheduled meetings. The keys are: & # 39; New Meeting & # 39 ;, & # 39; Join & # 39 ;, & # 39; Plan & # 39; and & # 39; s sharing screen & # 39; They are descriptive, but we explain how to use them.
New Meeting
As the name implies, this is where the new call will start. You will notice that this button has a down arrow behind it, indicating that there is a dropdown menu with other options. If you click the arrow, you will have two options: & # 39; Start Video & # 39; then & # 39; Use my meeting ID (PMI) & # 39; with the number shown below.
Video startup is usually enabled by default, since Zoom is primarily a video calling platform, but if you choose to control when you share a video with others, you can check the box. Of course, there are easy-to-access controls within Zoom that allow you to turn the video on and off during a call.
Using my own meeting ID (PMI) is very different, as is the use of your meeting room, something Zoom says is best kept in quick meetings with the people you talk to on a regular basis. Perfect for a quick call with colleagues, as they can join the meeting at any time by simply entering their meeting ID.
Clicking the & # 39; New Meeting & # 39; creates a new call. Most likely, you'll be asked for Zoom permission to use your camera and the sound of your computer, so if you agree, you're ready to start your first call.
On the screen you will see for yourself, as your camera sees, and when you move the mouse a series of options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. From left are the following:
Peace – turn off the microphone.
Stop video: turn off the camera.
Security: It allows you to lock a meeting so that other people cannot join, using the waiting room (to allow each attendee), in addition to the various functions they can use in meetings.
Participants: Allows you to invite people to a meeting, mute attendees, or silence everyone.
Screen share: Activate presentation mode so that all participants can see the display on their screen.
Record: Make an MP4 video for a call.
To answer: Emojis that can be used on the phone.
How do I invite people to a Zoom meeting?
With a call running after clicking the & # 39; New & # 39; s button, you will want to add more people to speak.
To do this, click on the & # 39; Partner & # 39; then a side window will open on the right. Below you will see the Invite button, so click on it and you will see a new box where you can type your contacts name (if you have added any part in the Contacts section of your Zoom account, you can find it by selecting the Contacts tab at the top of your homepage -Zoom) or any other tab for sending email invitations.
Choose the one you see most relevant and expect guests to respond.
If you activate the waiting room settings (you'll find it by clicking the & # 39; More & # 39; s button on the right of the invitation button or the Security tab at the bottom of the main panel), you will be notified when each visitor comes in and will ask you to allow them to attend the meeting. Once this is done, you will see that they appear on the main screen next to your video source.
On the top right of the screen you will see & # 39; Gallery & # 39; s Speaker mode. When you click the last one, you can switch between the two. Gallery mode creates dashboards so you can see everyone on the phone, while Speaker mode will let anyone who talks see the big video.
How do I still share my screen in Zoom?
If you want to share a photo, photo or other type of media with everyone, click on the & # 39; Share screen & # 39; The menu will open where you can select several options, including your Mac screen, which can be useful if you want to take people to a website demo or how to do something on your computer, whiteboard. to see if you can draw in real time, an iPad or iPhone that can be connected via cable or AirPlay, or any other open source app you have right now on your Mac.
Just highlight the one you want to use and click the & # 39; Share & # 39; in the bottom right corner.
Now all participants will see the content on your screen, just as you can see. When you're done, click the & # 39; Stop Sharing & # 39; at the top of the page and you will return to normal mode.
How can I share documents in Zoom?
If you want to share documents with everyone, you'll need to use the "Share screen" button again, & # 39; in this case when the menu appears, click on the & # 39; Files & # 39; high. You can now use Google Drive, Box or OneDrive to share your file with collaborators.
How can I change my domain in Zoom?
You may have seen people on Zoom phones blurring the background or adding more areas with wallpaper. This is actually easy to do.
Go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and select & # 39; Zoom.us> Preferences> Virtual Paper & # 39 ;. You can now select one of the Zoom-designed images for free or click the & # 39; + & # 39; and add your own.
To start doing this, Zoom will ask you to download the Smart Virtual Background Pack, so click & # 39; Download & # 39; t and a few seconds after your new domain will appear behind you. If you want to get back to normal, go back to settings and select the & # 39; None & # 39;
How can I participate in a Zoom meeting?
Once you receive the email invitation, just click on the link and the Mac app will automatically launch. Another option is to open the app, click on join, and enter the meeting ID or name of your given link.
How can I schedule a Zoom meeting?
Scheduling a meeting on Zoom is like putting a conference room in the office, because you'll have to invite people afterwards.
Open the zoom app and click the & # 39; Edit & # 39; This opens a new menu where you can enter the topic of the meeting, the date and time of the host, the password to join, the type of calendar request that will be used to create appointments, in addition to other Basic Settings for the type of devices that can be linked and if you use your identifier or have Zoom produce another disposable.
When you set things the way you want, click the & # 39; Edit & # 39;
You will see a meeting now that appears on the calendar on the homepage of the zoom application, along with the meeting ID number. Near the top of the meeting you will see three dots in a box. Click on it and select the option & # 39; Copy invitation & # 39;
The final step is to create a group email that includes everyone who wants to attend the meeting, and paste the copied invitation into the text box. Send an email and everything should be ready for your next meeting.
There you have it, a guide on the basics of using Zoom. Yes, some services are available, so be sure to read the best video collection apps on Mac to see if they best fit your specific needs.
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