Due to all this boom, Zoom has improved with several updates and as is common in the world of technology, it is possible to find issues during use, which can hinder your experience. So, in this article, we’re going to talk about some of the most common problems found in Zoom and how to fix them.
1. Camera and audio issues with Zoom
1. Camera and audio issues with Zoom
You join the meeting and your video and microphone don’t work. This is perhaps the most common of the issues with Zoom, and it can happen for a variety of reasons. Check out some solutions:
If none of the solutions work for this of the Zoom issues, you can:
2. Zoombombing or Zoom raiding
2. Zoombombing or Zoom raiding
This is an issue that has started to happen to many users in the last few months. Basically, people walk into your meeting and start sharing inappropriate images and videos simply to get in the way. Zoom has implemented security measures to help prevent this, among the most common issues, and below are listed some solutions that can solve it.
3. Issues with the Zoom virtual screen
3. Issues with the Zoom virtual screen
The virtual screen is a very useful resource and can be a handy tool for those who don’t have a Chroma Key (green background), despite being a recommendation. The fact is that, as it is a recent technology, Zoom may have issues that sometimes cause a certain headache, but those are fixable.
4. Disappearing features
4. Disappearing features
This problem can have a simple cause: you are accessing Zoom from the browser version, which is quite limited. Therefore, it is recommended to always use the application, which can be downloaded for both computers and mobile phones. Some of the functions that are not present in the browser version are:
Therefore, if you are going to use the browser version of Zoom, it is recommended that it be in situations where you only need to watch.
5. Problems with performance
5. Problems with performance
It’s too bad to have to join a meeting and suffer from connectivity and performance issues within the app. This, for sure, is a problem that can get anyone mad. It is not always possible to solve the Zoom issues immediately, so it is necessary to try different solutions:
These options should solve the performance issue and if none of them work, you need to wait to try again later.
6. Audio interference
6. Audio interference
This problem is also common, but most of the time it can come from participants who don’t silence their microphones. It happens because of the sensitivity of the microphone. Any noise can cause interference and make it difficult for the participant who is speaking during a meeting to be heard, which is often unpleasant. Make sure you or any of the participants have outside noise, such as TV on, people talking, children playing, or anything like that. To resolve this issue, the Host needs to silence all participants at the very beginning of the video call. An important tip is, if possible, for the participants to use headphones, but if not, to avoid using external speakers or putting the cell phone on speaker mode.
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Did you like our troubleshooting guide for Zoom?
Everyone has had problems with Zoom and it can be quite stressful, but following these tips makes it easier to try to solve it. Comment on what you think of this article and if you have experienced any unexpected issues with the application.
