How to use Zoom for video conferencing and meetings

Just take a look at the charts in the major app stores to see that apps to make video calls They have faced one of the greatest tragedies in their history, as a result of the steps of isolation and detention that various governments around the world have decided to do.

In the middle of it all, especially two appeared. The first is Houseparty, a history of which we mentioned just a short time ago. Second, instead, it is a tool it is intended for an enjoyable environment, which in the last few weeks has become a favorite app for holding meetings, video conferences and sessions online. It's about Zoom in.

What is Zoom?

Although the popularity of the app has grown again in recent weeks, the fact is Zoom in it was already a well-known tool among the skilled audience. Companies on the Uber, Rakuten, Box or TicketMaster level, among many others, have been using them as tools to hold videoconferences and meetings since before the COVID-19 epidemic.

And that Zoom is a great tool for videoconferencing. In addition to allowing video chats, work rooms, phones and support for "bots" to take advantage of the application. It is not surprising, then, that the provision of flexibility has become one of the most widely used platforms for teleworking support companies, or those educational institutions offering distance classes.

With regard to the application itself, it is worth noting that it has customers for both desktop platforms and mobile applications, including a an app for Android devices. Among its functions it is likely to be done Video calls for up to 1,000 participants up to 24 hours long, with group rooms, integrated chat service and much more. To enjoy all the activities, of course, you'll need to choose one of the platform's payment strategies:

How To Zoom Video

Or a priori It may seem a complicated and difficult program to use due to its technological nature, in fact Zooming in is a very simple application to use in any of its different forms – web-based, or desktop and mobile-. Below we outline the process to follow start a video meeting using Zoom, both from our smartphone or Android tablet, and from a computer.

From mobile

No matter what tool you use, it's worth saying that You can enter a meeting in Zoom without creating an account. However, if you are considering using this tool as a videocon video app by default and want to get the most out of it, it might be recommended create an account or sign in using our Google or Facebook profile

. However, if you have downloaded and installed an app on your mobile phone from the Google Play Store, these are the steps you must follow:

Open the app and, on the home screen, tap "Enter meeting" if you have the meeting ID you want to join.
If you do not have a meeting ID, you must register or enter the platform.
When you sign in, you'll see a large screen of the app, which includes options such as creating a new meeting, installing an existing meeting, organizing a video conference or sharing your screen. You can add your contacts.
Tap the orange icon "New meeting", then tap "Start meeting"
Once the meeting starts, you can invite other participants by tapping on the "Participants" section. It is also possible to share files, use or operate audio and camera, or access session settings to change their parameters.
If you want to invite other people to your Zoom contact list, touch "Collaborators" -> "Invite" -> "Copy website address", and share the copied link with the people you want to join.
To end or leave the meeting, tap the red "Finish" button at the top right of the screen.

From a computer

Procedure for Use zoom in on your computer It's not that hard. You just need to be sure download and install "Zoom Client for meetings" the company offers on its website. Once installed, just follow these steps:

Open the zoom and click "Join meeting" if you have the meeting ID you want to join. If not, click "Enter".
Click the "New Meeting" button for orange.
If you are in a meeting, you can invite other participants by clicking on the "Participants" section. It is also possible to share files, use or operate audio and camera, or access session settings to change their parameters.
If you want to invite other people to your Zoom contact list, click "Invite" -> "Copy URL", and share the copied link with the people you want to join the video call.
To end or leave the meeting, click on the red "Finish" text at the bottom right of the screen.