Zoom Pnp Meetings (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Zoom desktop client and rooms client? ›

Zoom Client is normally used on a laptop or desktop computer with either a built in webcam or external utilizing the audio built into the solution. With a Zoom Room the solution is based on a conference room solution that fits the needs based on the size of the room.

Zoom Cloud Meetings are often simply called Zoom Meetings. Zoom Meetings are video conference meetings that are hosted using the Zoom cloud app. And being a cloud-based app is significant. It means that you can join any meeting, from anywhere, using any device.

A Zoom Meeting is the most common way for users to connect via Zoom. A Zoom Room refers to a physical, purpose-built space to facilitate Zoom Meetings. Zoom Rooms require more thought in terms of physical space and setup, whereas Zoom meetings can be launched on demand from any internet-enabled device.

Zoom has two types of offerings: Zoom free accounts, which they call Basic, and Zoom paid accounts. Among the paid accounts are Pro, Business, Business Plus, and Enterprise editions. Zoom free accounts are feature-rich and can be sufficient for an individual.

Require a Meeting Password.

The simplest way to keep your Zoom meeting private is by password protecting your meetings. This is done by checking the box to require a meeting password.

Advanced Options: Click the arrow, then select the Allow participants to join anytime check box. Note: You can also specify an alternative host, which allows someone else to start the meeting on your behalf as well as manage participants.

When scheduling a meeting, the host can designate another Licensed user on the same account to be the alternative host. The alternative host can start the meeting on the host's behalf. This user will receive an email notifying them that they've been added as an alternative host, with a link to start the meeting.

Three on-camera zoom setting options

Three camera setting options each covering a different zoom range are Optical zoom only, Clear Image Zoom/ClearImage Zoom, and Digital Zoom.

Zoom recently released an updated version of their desktop applications that not only refreshes the look and feel but changes the name altogether! The Zoom desktop app is now known as Zoom Workplace. Here's some info on what we know about this change so far.

Do I need to pay for Zoom to host a meeting? ›

Host meetings for up to 40 minutes for free on our Basic plan, with no limit to the number of meetings you host.

When scheduling a meeting, an email is not automatically sent to your invitees. You therefore have two options. You can manually copy paste the Zoom link and invitation into an email and send to your attendees. However if you have lots of Zoom meetings this can become tedious.

With the free plan, users can host unlimited one-on-one meetings and group meetings with up to 100 participants.

The Zoom desktop client is an app that resides on your local computer, and is a convenient way to host or join a meeting, communicate through Team or Meeting Chat. Additional icons allow you to access your Whiteboards, Zoom Notes and more.

Zoom Rooms is a software-based room system that provides an integrated experience for audio conferencing, wireless screen sharing, and video conferencing. Zoom Rooms can be used for room-only attendees, or remote attendees joining from another room, from their desktop, or from their mobile device.

Note: The Zoom desktop client, mobile app, and web client have different features than the Zoom web portal. The Zoom web portal is primarily used for changing your profile, meeting settings and Zoom Phone settings. You can also use the web portal to schedule, view, and edit meetings.

A desktop client is an application running in a desktop or laptop computer. This term is often used to contrast the desktop version with its mobile counterpart, both of which are commonly offered for the same function in today's world. The terms desktop client, "desktop app" and "desktop application" are synonymous.