How to Join a Zoom Meeting
Zoom is an online teleconferencing software that will allow us to have appointments through a video call. Zoom requires a small download in order to work for the first time, after this no downloads are required.
Below are the steps depending on what device you are using. Please note that the instructions may vary for each individual device.
Laptop or Desktop
- Click on the link provided
- Your internet browser will open and begin an automatic download.
- Follow the on-screen prompt to select "Run" or "Open Zoom". Depending on your internet browser these options may look a little different
- A new screen will open showing the progress of the Zoom application being installed. This is shown by a blue bar that will count up to 100%.
- Once the blue bar reaches 100%, a new screen will open asking you to “Enter your name”. Type your name into the space below this heading, and then press the blue button “Join Meeting”.
- A new screen will open showing a preview of what your camera is capturing. Press the blue button below the preview “Join with Video”.
You should now be connected to your video call!
Android Device
- Click on the link provided
- An “Open With” prompt may appear, if so select your internet browser.
- Your internet browser will open and you will be provided with a number of options. Select the blue button “Download from Google Play”.
- Google Play will now open, select the green button “Install”.
- Exit back to the original email, and click the original link
- A new screen will appear asking to “Please enter your name”. Type your name in the box and press OK.
- Your mobile may now ask if Zoom can access your camera. Select “Got It”.
- A video preview screen will appear, select the “Join with Video” button.
You should now be connected to your video call!
iPhone Device
- Click on the link provided
- An "Open With" pop-up will appear. Select 'Chrome'. Please note if you do not have Google Chrome, you will need to download this application.
- Your internet browser will open and a pop-up will appear. Select 'Open'. Select the blue button “Download from Appstore”. Please note that you will need to download Google Chrome if you haven't already.
- Appstore will now open, select “Get” .
- Exit back to the original email, and click the original link
- A new screen will appear asking to “Please enter your name”. Type your name in the box and press OK.
- Your mobile may now ask if Zoom can access your camera. Select “OK”.
- A video preview screen will appear, select the “Join with Video” button.
- Your mobile may now ask if Zoom can access your microphone. Select “OK”.
- Your mobile may now ask if Zoom can send you notifications. Select "OK"
- Your mobile may now ask you to hear others. Select "Call using Internet Audio"
You should now be connected to your video call!