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With numerous outstanding features such as easy download and installation, screen data sharing support, etc., learning and working through the ZOOM Cloud Meetings app has become popular in many schools and organizations amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Vietnam.
Engaging in online learning through Zoom on TV
Typically, online learning and Zoom meetings are installed and used on smartphones, Macbooks, laptops, and cannot be directly installed on smart TVs. However, for prolonged online sessions, following lessons on a small phone screen with limited sound can be quite uncomfortable for participants. In such cases, learning Zoom online on TV or utilizing the screen mirroring feature of smart TVs (Screen Sharing, Air Play, AirScreen, etc.) to access Zoom is a solution you can employ.
I. Why Learn Zoom Online on TV?
- Connect and share online lesson content on Zoom from Android phones, iPhones, iPads, or Macbooks to TV wirelessly.
- Provide a learning experience with quality audio and a large screen.
- Protect eyes, help students focus better, prevent web browsing or gaming during study sessions.
II. Various Ways to Learn Zoom Online on TV, Remote Learning
If you're looking to learn how to use Zoom on new-generation Samsung, Sony, LG TVs, below are the steps you need to follow.
+ Note: In this article, we guide you on how to learn online via Zoom on LG TVs using an iPhone. You can perform similar steps with smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, and other manufacturers.
- Learn more: How to use Zoom on Sony TVs
- Learn more: How to use Zoom on LG TVs
1. Necessary Conditions:
- Own a high-end smartphone running Android OS (most smart TVs nowadays use the Android OS, so if you have an iOS device, it might be more challenging to connect)
- Own a Samsung, LG, Sony TV from 2019, 2020 onwards with AirPlay integration (For TVs without AirPlay, you need to install additional apps like Screen Mirror, AirScreen, etc. from the Google Play Store on the TV before using).
- Connect all devices to the same Wi-Fi network, including your phone, computer, and TV.
2. Using AirPlay for Online Zoom Learning on TV
Step 1: Download and install the Zoom app on your phone (If you're unsure how, you can refer to Mytour's previous article on how to download Zoom on Android and iPhone).
- Learn more: How to download Zoom on your phone
Step 2: On the TV screen, select the 'Home Dashboard' icon
Step 3: Select the 'AirPlay' feature on the LG TV screen
Step 4: Check the Wi-Fi network your TV is using, if it doesn't match the Wi-Fi network your phone is using, you need to set up Wi-Fi again for one of these devices. If the Wi-Fi networks match, proceed to step 5.
Step 6: On your iPhone, swipe up from the bottom edge to display the 'Control Center', click on 'screen mirroring'
Step 7: Your phone screen will display devices available for mirroring. Select the 'TV name' you want to connect to.
Step 8: After connecting, you will receive the AirPlay password on the TV you selected. Enter this AirPlay password on your phone, press 'OK' for the TV to start connecting.
Immediately, all information, images on your phone will be mirrored on the TV. Next, you just need to access the Zoom app on your phone, enter the name, password, and support your child in joining the class with the best audio and image quality. (If you are not yet proficient in using Zoom, you can follow along here).
- Learn more: How to use ZOOM Cloud Meetings
Note:
- Each TV brand will have a different method of enabling AirPlay connection. Typically, the AirPlay feature will be found in the TV settings. You need to enable this feature on the TV before performing the connection, mirroring images from your phone.
- If you want to join online Zoom classes on TV with the best image quality, you should rotate your phone screen horizontally while studying.
- To ensure uninterrupted study sessions for your children, make sure to fully charge your phone and turn off other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network to ensure a smooth network without lag or interruption.
3. Using Screen Mirroring for online Zoom learning on TV
The Screen Mirroring application functions similarly to AirPlay, allowing users to turn the TV into a secondary screen displaying all the content being presented on the phone.
Step 1: Open TV, press the Home button => select the Screen Mirroring application.
Step 2: On your phone, navigate to the Screen Mirroring or Phản Chiếu Màn Hình section, depending on where this feature is located on your phone. You can refer to the illustrations below.
Step 3: Press the Start button on your phone, search and select the name of the TV device you want to connect to, and display content from your phone to the TV.
Step 4: Immediately after, the TV screen will display the name of the phone wanting to Connect. Press OK or Agree to confirm the successful connection.
4. Using Wi-Fi Direct for online Zoom learning on TV
Wi-Fi Direct is a connection between two devices to share files, screen mirroring ... at higher speeds than Bluetooth connections. Moreover, devices do not need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (Internet) to use Wi-Fi Direct.
Requirement: TV must have Wi-Fi Direct feature.
Step 1: On your TV, go to the Settings menu => select Network, click on Wi-Fi Direct to get the Wi-Fi Name and Password.
- If your TV supports Wi-Fi Direct, they will be displayed in this section,
Step 2: Open your phone, turn on Wi-Fi and press Wi-Fi Direct => select the TV to connect in the newly appeared list => enter the Wi-Fi Name and Password, you have completed the steps to share your phone screen to the TV, enabling online Zoom learning on TV.
Above are the detailed steps for learning Zoom online on TV. You can use this utility to support your children's online learning during the home study period due to the impact of Covid-19. If you have any questions about the article, please leave a comment below. I will continuously update to assist you.
