(An in-depth guide to Zoom: How to Join a Meeting for the First Time)

What if your coworkers are across the globe or you��re working with a client on a project that requires frequent Zoom meetings using your Coolpo Camera? How do you join a Zoom meeting for the first time?

This article will teach you how to join a Zoom meeting with your Coolpo Camera for the first time. You��ll learn the basics of Zoom before joining a meeting, how to join a meeting for the first time with your Coolpo Camera on Zoom, how to find and join a meeting in Zoom, what happens when you join a meeting in Zoom, and all about video feeds in zoom!

Zoom meetings are so easy to join as long as you know how. But it can be a bit scary the first time you try it. If you have not joined a Zoom meeting before, there are a few things you need to know about Zoom in order to join a meeting for the first time. Even if you have joined Zoom before, or attended meetings with other video conferencing apps, Zoom is different - and even more user-friendly than some of its competitors. With that being said, there is still a learning curve when joining your first Zoom meeting from another software platform like Google Meet or Microsoft Teams using your Coolpo Camera. This article will give you all the insider knowledge on how to join a meeting with Zoom for the very first time (and every time after).

Know the Basics of Zoom Before Joining a Meeting

Before you dive into the nitty-gritty of how to actually join a Zoom meeting, let��s first take a look at the basics of Zoom. Zoom has been around since 2012, and it��s estimated that more than 20 million people use the platform every month. Zoom works on any device (mobile, desktop, laptop, Chromebook, etc.) and any operating system, so it��s extremely accessible and user-friendly. You can use it with any of your Coolpo Cameras: Coolpo AI Huddle Pana or Coolpo AI Huddle Mini. Since these devices are meeting agnostic, you can also use them in any of the mainstream video conferencing platforms in the market and not just Zoom.

Zoom also offers a paid version called Zoom Enterprise, which comes with all sorts of bells and whistles, including team rooms, custom branding, and integration with many other apps. We��ll get into how to use the features of the free version of Zoom in the next section on how to join a meeting for the first time using your Coolpo camera. But for now, just be aware that the free version of Zoom offers a ton of great features. There are also some very helpful free tools that you can use to prepare for Zoom meetings.

How to Join a Meeting With Zoom for the First Time

Before we dive into different strategies for finding a Zoom meeting to join, let��s first walk through the process of joining a meeting for the first time with Zoom and Coolpo camera. Once you are logged into your Zoom account and have clicked on the ��Join Meeting�� button, you will be brought to your Zoom call screen. The call screen shows you a list of your upcoming Zoom meetings. Now, there are a couple of ways to actually find the Zoom meeting you want to join. You can do a quick search using the Zoom search bar, or you can use the Zoom calendar. Let��s look at both options. 

• Zoom Search - If you know the Zoom meeting ID of the meeting you want to join, you can easily search for it right from the Zoom call screen.
• Zoom Calendar - If you don��t know the Zoom meeting ID, you can click on the Zoom calendar and choose the ��Show Calendar�� option so that you can view the Zoom calendar.

Once the calendar is open, you can choose the Zoom meeting you want to join from the calendar. You can also hover over the Zoom meeting and click the ��Join Meeting�� button on the popup menu that appears. If you click on the Zoom meeting from the calendar, be sure to click on the Zoom meeting you actually want to join. The Zoom calendar lists Zoom meeting IDs, Zoom meeting names, and Zoom meeting owners. Once you are on the Zoom call screen, you can click on the ��Advanced Join�� option at the bottom of the screen to join the Zoom meeting.

Choose your Coolpo Camera as your Camera and Microphone. When using Coolpo AI Huddle Mini, you can connect it to your preferred speaker using a ?�� TRS jack.

How to Find and Join a Meeting in Zoom

Now that you know how to actually join a meeting with Zoom, let��s take a look at some ways you can find and join a meeting in Zoom. Remember, there are two ways you can use Zoom to join a meeting. You can either click on the Zoom meeting from the Zoom calendar, or you can search for the Zoom meeting using the Zoom search bar. We went over how to find a Zoom meeting using each method in the previous section. Now let��s take a look at each of these methods in more detail. 

• Zoom Search - If you don��t know the Zoom meeting you want to join, the Zoom search bar is a great place to start. Zoom offers a ton of different search options, so you can search for Zoom meetings in a variety of different ways. 
• Zoom Calendar - The Zoom calendar is a great place to find and join a meeting if you know what Zoom meeting you want to join. Plus, since you are already on the Zoom calendar, it��s easy to join a meeting with one click.

Zoom search options include: - Zoom Meeting Hosts - You can also search for Zoom meetings hosted by a specific Zoom meeting host. Zoom meeting hosts are people who use Zoom to host Zoom meetings. You can search for Zoom meetings hosted by a specific Zoom meeting host by searching ��hostname�� or ��organization-name��.

What happens when you join a meeting in Zoom?

Now that you know how to find and join a Zoom meeting, let��s take a look at what happens when you join a meeting in Zoom. When you join a Zoom meeting, you join the Zoom call screen.

• The Zoom call screen is where you will see:

•  all of the attendees, 
• the Zoom meeting host, and 
• the Zoom meeting information. 

• The Zoom meeting call screen shows you:

•  the Zoom meeting ID, 
• the Zoom meeting host (click on the Zoom meeting host to see their information), 
• the meeting title, 
• the date and time of the meeting, and 
• the Zoom meeting URL. 

As the meeting progresses, you will also be able to see a list of the Zoom meeting agenda, participants, and notes.

Be aware of when the video is and is not available during meetings

Now that you know how to join a Zoom meeting, and what happens when you join a meeting, let��s take a look at when the video is and is not available during Zoom meetings. That is to say, when you click on ��join meeting��, you are joining the Zoom call screen for the Zoom meeting. The Zoom call screen is where all of the participants are seen and heard. At the top-right corner of the Zoom call screen, you will see a ��Video�� button with an option to click. If you click on the ��Video�� button, you will be able to turn your video on or off. For example, let��s say you are joining a Zoom meeting with 10 other people. If you click on ��Video��, you will see that 9 of the people have their video off, but 1 person has their video on.

Coolpo AI Huddle Mini (see here) will pop up in your video source options as ��Coolpo Mini��. Usually, the default camera would be your laptop webcam so you need to choose Coolpo as your video source. Make sure that there is no other program that uses the video from your camera, especially if you��re using a Windows computer. Enable your video and simply let the Coolpo Camera AI features support you in your meeting!

• Gesture Control - don��t be afraid that another speaker will take the spotlight from you! This Coolpo camera will take the cue from a simple gesture. The AI algorithms will choose that person as the presenter, zoom in on him/her, and follow the person everywhere within the Mini��s field of view. Instead of speaker tracking, you get a more stable and less volatile presenter tracking that can only be disabled by the same gesture!
• Automatic Group Framing - ever had a meeting with so much empty space or too little space for the whole group? Coolpo AI Huddle Mini will calculate how to perfectly capture everyone into a frame. If it needs to be zoomed in or zoomed out, the AI algorithms will determine it for you!
• Beamforming - increase your voice by decreasing the background noise! Our compact Coolpo Camera has a 6-microphone beamforming array system that delivers the best quality audio to remote participants.

Moreover, the Coolpo AI Huddle Mini has a 4k wide-angle camera, 110-degrees, in fact. The beauty of it is that you can disable the AI features when you need a simple camera to capture your whole room! Some users sometimes want to place it on top of their laptops and use the Coolpo Camera as an ordinary 4k webcam, and it works! 

Conclusion

Zoom is one of the easiest video conferencing apps to use. And, with the steps above, you can join a Zoom meeting for the first time with ease. And, now that you know how to find and join Zoom meetings, there are no more excuses for not joining Zoom meetings. You can join Zoom meetings to help your business, network with other professionals, or just catch up with friends and family. Zoom is a great way to stay connected with your team and clients, especially if you are on the go a lot. Zoom is available on both desktop and mobile, making it easy to join Zoom meetings from anywhere. If you are new to Zoom, these tips will help you navigate your first meeting like a pro. From searching for Zoom meetings to finding the right Zoom meeting ID, and joining Zoom meetings with Zoom��s several methods of searching, Zoom makes it easy to stay connected with others.

For both group and individual use, this Coolpo camera is perfect for most online meetings! Do you have a product presentation? Use the Mini! Do you need to collaborate using a whiteboard or projector? Use the Mini! Need to say hi to your team? Use the Mini. With the complementary software CoolpoTools, more features will be added in the future!