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| Level | Basic |
| Device | Firepad |
| Topic | Video Calls |
| Sub-topic | How to Test Your Video and Audio in a Zoom Test Meeting |
| Introduction | |
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| During the COVID-19 epidemic, the videoconferencing platform Zoom experienced tremendous global growth in popularity for remote work, distance learning, and online social interactions. Zoom.us has received around 1.3 billion different visitors worldwide as of May 2022. Zoom announced the achievement of 300 million daily meeting attendees in April 2020. It still allows everyday people to connect with coworkers, peers, family, and friends whenever and whenever. It’s an additional communication tool on your tablet, laptop, desktop, or smartphone. Keep reading to understand better how to test your video and audio in a Zoom test meeting on your Firepad. | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 |  On your Firepad, open Google Chrome and the search bar, and type www.zoom.us/test. |
| 2 |  A pop-up will appear on whether to open the Zoom app or on Google Chrome. Click on “Zoom” then “Always” to proceed. |
| 3 |  Type your name and then tap “OK.” |
| 4 |  A pop-up message will then appear, notifying you to allow Zoom access permission accordingly on your Firepad. Tap “Got it.” |
| 5 |  A prompt asks you to allow Zoom to take photos and record videos using your phone’s camera. Click “Allow.” |
| 6 |  Tap on “Join Audio” with the prompt that says “Call via Device Audio.” |
| 7 |  A prompt asking to allow Zoom to access your smartphone’s mic to record audio will appear. Tap “Allow” to proceed. |
| 8 |  On the bottom of your screen, tap on “Participants.” You will then see the video and mic icon. Observe the mic icon; if it turns green while speaking to the mic, it indicates it is working correctly. Tap “Close” once you’re done. |
| 9 |  When you’re done testing the audio and video, tap “Leave” in the upper right corner to leave the meeting. |
| 10 |  Once you’re done testing the audio and video on your Firepad, you may begin setting up Zoom calls accordingly. |
| Conclusion | |
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| Zoom announced that it had reached 300 million daily meeting attendees in April 2020. It still allows everyday people to connect with coworkers, peers, family, and friends whenever and whenever. Tablets, laptops, desktops, smartphones, and other devices can be used as additional communication tools. To test your audio and video on your Firepad, open Google Chrome and type www.zoom.us/test on the search bar. You will then be asked to open Zoom or Google Chrome. Tap “Zoom” >> “Always.” You will then be asked to type your name and tap “OK” once you’re done. Your audio will also be tested, asking you to allow access to your Firepad’s mic and video. Tap “Got it” each time to proceed. Once you’re done checking the audio and video, you will be brought to the Participants list, where you can join and test your video and audio live. Tap “Leave” in the upper right-hand corner once you’re done. | |
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