How to use the Zoom Timer App
How to use the Zoom Timer App option in your meetings and virtual or hybrid learning experiences. I often get asked, “How did I do that?” because some things can seem like magic. Here is the answer to adding a timer to your Zoom video tile (in text, visuals and video quick tutorial). Plus, don’t forget to scroll down to the Hot Bonus Tips!
Pre-step – Activate in Zoom Account
Turn on Zoom App setting: To see icon in the meeting navigation bar
Steps
- Firstly, click Zoom Apps (If you have activated it in your account settings)
- Next, click Discover, and then search TIMER
- The third step includes clicking on the app you want to try and then OPEN
- Set up the time with the quick preset buttons or manually
- Then you are ready to click START and make re that the display for others is also ON
- Note that you must have your video on for this to work
- Plus, you can PAUSE the timer
- You can RESUME after you have paused
- Finally, a buzzer sound will play when time is up, and then you can turn off the Display Timer for Others.
- The top right of the app panel, with the timer, will show you: 3 dots for pop out, refresh or close, invite others & share app screen options.
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Video Tutorial – Watch the YouTube Short
Hot Bonus Tips:
- If you don’t want to be on camera when you are using the Zoom Timer App, use a virtual background and cover up your camera.
- Spotlight yourself so that it’s easier to see your Zoom Timer App.
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