To invite your phone to Zoom, you can either join a meeting directly using the Zoom mobile app on your phone via a meeting link or ID, or add a specific phone number (which could be your own landline or another mobile device) to an active Zoom meeting using the Call Out feature from the Zoom app.
Joining a Zoom Meeting Directly on Your Phone
The most common way to "invite your phone to Zoom" is to simply join an existing meeting using the Zoom mobile application on your smartphone. This allows your phone to be the primary device for audio, video, and participation.
How to Join a Meeting Using Your Phone
- Download the Zoom App: Ensure you have the Zoom Cloud Meetings app installed on your iOS or Android device. You can find it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open the Invitation Link: If you received a meeting invitation link (e.g., via email or calendar invite), simply tap on it. The link will automatically open the Zoom app and prompt you to join the meeting.
- Join with Meeting ID:
- Open the Zoom app.
- Tap "Join a Meeting".
- Enter the Meeting ID provided by the host.
- Enter your display name (e.g., "John Doe - Phone").
- Tap "Join".
- If prompted, enter the Passcode.
- Connect Audio: Once in the meeting, you'll be prompted to connect your audio. Tap "Call via Device Audio" or "Wi-Fi or Cellular Data" to use your phone's microphone and speaker.
Inviting a Phone Number to an Active Zoom Meeting (Call Out Feature)
If you are already in a Zoom meeting (perhaps on your computer or the Zoom mobile app) and wish to add another phone number as a participant (e.g., a landline, a different mobile device, or someone who needs to join via a traditional phone call for audio), you can use the "Call Out" feature. This feature dials out to a phone number and brings that line into the meeting.
When to Use Call Out:
- Adding a landline: For better audio quality or if you prefer using a desk phone.
- Bringing in another device: If you want a second device (e.g., another phone you own) to join for a different perspective or as an audio-only participant.
- Inviting a participant without internet: To bring someone into the meeting purely via phone audio.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Call Out Feature from the Zoom Mobile App
Follow these steps to invite a phone number to an active Zoom meeting using the Call Out feature from your mobile device:
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sign In | Open the Zoom mobile app and sign in to your account. |
| 2 | Start or Join Meeting | Start a new meeting or join an existing one from your mobile device. |
| 3 | Tap Participants | In the meeting controls (usually at the bottom of the screen), tap on the Participants icon. |
| 4 | Tap Invite | At the bottom of the Participants list, tap the Invite button. |
| 5 | Tap Call Out | From the invitation options, tap Call Out. |
| 6 | Provide Invitee Information | Enter the following details: - Invitee Name: Enter a display name for the phone number you are inviting (e.g., "My Landline," "Secondary Phone," or the person's name). - Phone Number: Enter the full phone number, including the country code. - Country: Select the appropriate country for the phone number. |
| 7 | Click Call | Tap the Call button. Zoom will dial out to the provided phone number, and once answered, that phone will join the meeting as a participant, typically for audio. |
By utilizing the Call Out feature, you can effectively integrate a phone number into your ongoing Zoom session, providing flexibility for various communication needs.
