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Starting the Zoom desktop app
You can open the Zoom desktop app to schedule and start meetings. Accessing the Zoom app is helpful to utilize certain in-app settings and features, such as virtual background , audio/video settings, as well as other options.
Downloading the Zoom app
You can download the Zoom desktop app for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Chrome Zoom Web App, as well as the Zoom mobile app for iOS and Android, from the Download Center. Additionally, you can download installers for the Zoom application and various plugins.
Configuration requise pour Zoom : Windows, macOS, Linux
Our solution offers the best video, audio, and wireless screen-sharing experience across multiple platforms. Follow this article to learn about the basic features of the Zoom client on Windows and Mac. Requirements for using Zoom on Windows or macOS. Zoom desktop app for Windows or macOS: Global minimum version or higher
Changing settings in the Zoom desktop/mobile app
You can use the Zoom desktop app and mobile app to change some settings without signing in to the Zoom web portal. Requirements for changing settings in the Zoom desktop/mobile app. Zoom desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher; Zoom mobile app for Android or iOS: Global minimum version or higher; Windows
Using Zoom on a laptop
Follow the support article to download and install the Zoom desktop client on your laptop (Windows, Linux, or macOS). If you’re using Zoom on a Chromebook (laptop with ChromeOS), install the Zoom for Chrome Zoom Web App available on Google Play .
Getting started with Zoom Apps
Zoom Apps combine your favorite apps with the power of video communications by allowing you to access them directly in your Zoom desktop app and meetings, webinars, Zoom Events, and Zoom Phone.
Sharing your screen or desktop on Zoom
If you're using the desktop client, you can show Zoom windows during screen share. For larger meetings and webinars, Zoom recommends starting your event and then beginning to share your screen. Requirements for video conference sharing. Screen sharing enabled; Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher
Installing the Zoom application on macOS
The below instructions cover installing the Zoom application on macOS. To install Zoom or Zoom Rooms on your Mac computer, you may need to change your Security and Privacy settings to allow for apps downloaded from identified developers.
Using Zoom Assistant
Zoom Assistant is a compact desktop panel that allows phone users to quickly find their contacts, access and manage speed dial, make and receive calls, and transfer calls. The panel can be docked to the left and right sides of a computer screen.
Pairing a Zoom Room with the desktop app
In the top-right corner, click the Zoom Room pairing icon . The desktop app will attempt to pair with nearby Zoom Rooms or available Personal Zoom Rooms. A successful pairing will provide a notification, informing you of which Zoom Room the app is now paired with.