JioMeet: ways to download, meeting experience, group conferencing

TECH HIGHLIGHTS

• Recently in AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, chairman Mukesh Ambani  has revealed that the JioMeet has already crossed 5 million downloads since the date of launch.
• JioMeet is available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store.
• If dont want to download App then you can browse JioMeet website on Google Chrome and Firefox.
• Newly, Reliance Jio has launched its new Jio Glass.

Reliance Jio has launched JioMeet, a new video conferencing app for India. JioMeet is a cross-platform service, which means it is supported on all major operating systems including Android, iOS, Windows 10, macOS and the web.Those who don't want to download app can go to JioMeet website on Google Chrome and Firefox. Now we will know about JioMeet in deatail.

JioMeet App is similar to the Zoom App which has become very popular in the ongoing pandemic. But JioMeet is the Indian video communication service.And until now it has already crossed 5 million downloads since the date of launch, revealed by Reliance Jio chairman Mukesh Ambani.

 

 JioMeet:

JioMeet is a new video conferencing app. Unlike Zoom, JioMeet is absolutely free right now and comes with features such as video calls with up to 100 participants, screen-sharing, scheduled meetings, etc.

Ways to download JioMeet

JioMeet is a cross-platform video conferencing app which you can download on iphone by using App Store and on android devices via Google Play Store. we can also download the JioMeet app on Windows or Mac. And Those who don't want to download app can go to JioMeet website on Google Chrome and Firefox.

 How to create an account on JioMeet

You can create a JioMeet account via mobile or desktop app. Follow these steps.

1. If you've already downloaded the app, go ahead and launch the app.
2. On the home-screen, tap Sign Up > enter your name and email/ mobile number > agree to the company's terms and conditions and tap Done.
3. On the next screen, you'll be required to enter an OTP, if you registered via your mobile number or you'll have to verify your email account by visiting your mailbox if you chose to register via email.
4. Besides, you can also sign up for JioMeet through the web. Simply visit the website, jiomeetpro.jio.com/home on Google Chrome or Firefox. Once the site is loaded, hit Sign Up and repeat the earlier steps.

How to host or join a meeting

• Follow these steps to host a new meeting on JioMeet via your smartphone.

1. Open the app > log in > tap New Meeting.
2. On the next screen, select if you wish to keep your video on or off. Below that, you'll see a toggle that says, Use Personal Meeting ID. Turn it on to generate your personal meeting ID and password.
3. Once done, tap Start Meeting. To invite participants, tap Participants > tap Invite > you can either copy the link and manually share it or you can simply tap supported app and then select a user to share the link with.

• To start a new meeting on a computer follow these steps.

1. Open the app > log in > click the down arrow next to New Meeting and check both the options > click New Meeting to get started.
2. To invite participants, click Participants > click Invite > click the mentioned email services to go ahead or you can copy the URL or invitation and send it to others via other available services such as WhatsApp Web or Facebook Messenger.

• You can also host a meeting via JioMeet's website via these steps.

1. Visit the website, jiomeetpro.jio.com/home > log in > click Host a Meeting.
2. To invite participants, repeat the steps suggested for the JioMeet desktop app.

• Similarly, to join a meeting on JioMeet — if you're using the service on a smartphone, follow these steps.

1. Open the app > tap Join a Meeting. You don't need to be logged in to join a meeting on JioMeet.
2. Now go ahead and enter the Meeting ID > enter your name > review your joining options > tap Join Meeting > enter the meeting password and you're good to go.
3. Repeat the same steps for joining a meeting on JioMeet app on your computer.

• Apart from this, if you wish to join a meeting via the web, check out these steps.

1. Visit jiomeetpro.jio.com/home on Google Chrome or Firefox > click Join a Meeting > enter the meeting ID and click Join.
2. On the next screen, click the click here button. Now click start from your browser. Now, enter the meeting password and your name and hit Join.

How to schedule a meeting

• To schedule a new meeting on JioMeet via your smartphone, this is what you need to do.

1. Open the app > log in > tap Schedule.
2. On the next screen, enter the meeting topic, edit when the meeting starts and its duration.
3. Below you will find Meeting options and Advanced options, you can enable or disable the ones according to your preference. Finally, tap Done to schedule your meeting.
4. To access and manage a scheduled meeting, tap Meetings > tap the one that you'd like to manage > select if you want to start the meeting, add it to your calendar, add invitees or delete it.

• To schedule a meeting on JioMeet via the web, this is what you need to do.

1. Visit jiomeetpro.jio.com/home on Google Chrome or Firefox > log in > click Schedule a Meeting.
2. On the next screen, enter the meeting topic, edit the date, time and duration, manage and choose the Audio, Video and Meeting options according to your preference > hit Save.
3. To access and manage a scheduled meeting, click the profile icon > on the left, click Meetings. Your scheduled meetings will show up under the Upcoming Meetings tab. You can click on the desired meeting to edit or delete it.

How to share screen on JioMeet

JioMeet lets you share your screen in a meeting, while you're using the app on your phone, computer or the web. Follow these steps.

• To share your screen while using JioMeet on iOS, follow these steps.

1. Tap Share from the meeting screen > tap Screen Share Start > tap Start Broadcast.
2. To stop, tap Stop Share > tap Screen Share Stop > tap Stop Broadcast.

• To share your screen while using JioMeet on Android, follow these steps.

1. Tap Share from the meeting screen > from the pop-up that appears, tap Start Now to get started.
2. To stop screen sharing, tap Stop Share > tap Stop Share.

• If you can also Share Screen from the app's home screen. To do that, follow these steps.

1. Open the app > log in > tap Share Screen > enter the Meeting ID and password.
2. You'll now join the meeting and you'll also get a pop-up asking if you want to start sharing your screen, go ahead and tap Start Broadcast or Start Share.
3. To stop screen sharing, tap Stop Share > tap Stop Share.

• To share your screen while using JioMeet on a computer, follow these steps.

1. Tap Share Screen from the meeting screen.
2. On the next screen, you can either choose Desktop to share whatever there is on your computer screen or you can choose from the individual apps/ screens mentioned. Once you've made your choice, tap Share Screen to get started.
3. To stop screen sharing, tap the red Stop sharing button present at the top of the meeting window.

JioMeet features

JioMeet has recently launched by Reliance Jio with variety of advanced and exclusive features, which make it different from its competitors.While using JioMeet on your phone, you can tap More to access a few advanced features.

Zoom app Similarities 

In the begining of this article we mentioned that JioMeet app is littlebit similar to zoom app.This means even the features of both are quite same making it easier for user to handle. But in Zoom app there are some limits to time which is just 40 minutes and 100 participants in one conference call. And JioMeet app there is no such time limit with free service upto 100 participants.So we can say that JioMeet has "No limits".

Recently, Reliance Jio has also launched its new Jio Glass whose details are given below in short.

Reliance Indust Limited (RIL) during its 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) showcased a new Mixed Reality solution, called Jio Glass. At the event, the company did not reveal the pricing and the availability details about the product. However, they did showcase a demo as to how the Jio Glass will work when it is made available to the public.

RIL has stated that the new Jio Glass is designed for teachers and students to enable 3D virtual rooms and conduct holographic classes via the Jio Mixed Reality service in real-time. Not only that but these can also used for conducting virtual meetings.

The Jio Glass will weigh 75 grams and will need to be connected to a smartphone with a cable to power it. The company has said that it will come with 25 in-built apps to allow augmented reality video meetings and more.