Thanksgiving Celebration via Conference Camera to your Family at Home

Do you have relatives abroad or in a different state that you can't celebrate Thanksgiving in person? No problem! There are now plenty of ways to live stream the holiday so that everyone can feel like they're a part of the action, no matter where they are.

Not being able to sit down at the table with all of your loved ones on Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking. But with live streaming, you can at least see everyone's faces and have a conversation as if you're all in the same room.

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This blog post will show you ways how you can celebrate Thanksgiving together by not being together.

Remote Thanksgiving Celebration Dilemma

There are plenty of different live-streaming platforms to choose from, so you'll need to decide which one will work best for your purposes. Do you want everyone to be able to see each other clearly? Or do you want to be able to share your screens so that you can all watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade together?

Once you've decided on a platform, it's time to start setting up.

Make sure everyone has a good internet connection and a strong signal.
Test the audio and video quality in advance so that there are no technical difficulties on the big day.
Make use of reliable video conferencing devices

And that's it! With a little bit of planning, you can make sure that everyone in your family feels like they're a part of the Thanksgiving celebration, even if they're miles away.

Zoom

Zoom is very popular these days. Although they have evolved to more than just video conferencing, they have one of the easiest interfaces in the industry. Even your senior relatives will have no problem operating this.

To set up a Zoom call, all you need is to create an account and download the app. Once you have both of those things, you can start a video call with up to 100 participants! That should be more than enough for even the biggest families.

The best part about Zoom is that there are no time limits on calls, so you can chat for as long as you want. And if you're worried about signal strength, you can always host the call on a computer instead of a phone.

WhatsApp is a messaging app that is owned by Facebook. Although it isn't as well known for video calling, it actually has some great features that make it perfect for live streaming.

You can also download their app on your Windows PC or Mac.

For one, WhatsApp is extremely easy to use. All you need is an account and a phone number. You can then start a video call with up to 8 people.

Another great thing about WhatsApp is that it is very reliable. The call quality is usually very good, and the app is very stable. This is perfect for families who want to avoid any technical difficulties. And finally, WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption for all of its calls. This means that your conversations are private and secure.

GoogleMeet

GoogleMeet is another option. You simply need to send the link and open it in a browser. No need for special apps or software. This is a great option if you have relatives who are not tech-savvy and might have trouble downloading and installing an app.

The downside to GoogleMeet is that the call quality is not as good as other platforms. But if you just want to catch up with relatives and don't need HD video, this should be fine.

Coolpo AI Huddle Pana

If you need a device to let you show your whole thanksgiving dinner and everyone at the table, then this is the all-in-one device for you! Moreover, if you’re looking for a gift idea for your parents and elderly relatives, this is also perfect since it’s easy to install. As a plug-and-play device, no need to install drivers or connect via WiFi. Just plug it in and start your meeting. Additionally, this device is not WiFi enabled so rest assured that your neighbors can't get into your Thanksgiving dinners remotely!!

The first thing you need to do is to have the best video conferencing cameras in the market from our store – the Pana, the Mini, and Mini Lite.

Once this is done, find a spot where everyone can be captured by the device. Since the Pana is a 360-degree conference camera, you can just put it at the center of your table.

Then, ready your computer or laptop and plug the device’s cord into it. Make sure that your laptop or PC is running on Windows or macOS.

Lastly, gather around and have fun making calls with the ones outside your country.

BTW, did we mention that all of the video conferencing platforms mentioned above are compatible with the Pana? All the mainstream platforms are compatible as long as you're using them via Computer, Laptop, or Mac device.

Conclusion

There are many live-streaming platforms to choose from, each with its own set of features. Zoom, WhatsApp, and GoogleMeet are three of the most popular. Choose the one that you think will work best for your family and have a happy Thanksgiving!