Zoom will be available on Amazon Echo Show, Facebook Portal, and Nest Hub Max by the end of this year

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Zoom has announced that it will bring its video conferencing platform to smart speakers like Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, and Facebook Portal by the end of this year.

Zoom, one of the leading online video conferencing software that has experienced significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and faced scrutiny due to its poor privacy policies, will debut on smart displays by the end of this year. The California-based company announced today that users will be able to join Zoom meetings from Amazon's Echo Show, Facebook's Portal, and Google's Nest Hub Max by the end of 2020.

Zoom will make its presence felt on Amazon Echo Show, Facebook Portal, and Nest Hub Max

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Facebook's smart displays will be the first devices to integrate Zoom, starting next month. The feature will allow users to join meetings with just a single tap, and the smart camera feature will function as usual, focusing on users and ensuring they remain in frame as they move around. In a separate announcement, Facebook also confirmed that other meeting tools including Webex, BlueJeans, and GoToMeeting will be added simultaneously, and they will work on all existing Portal devices, except for Portal TV.

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Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub will have to wait until late autumn to gain access to Zoom. Both platforms will allow users to request Alexa or Google Assistant to join meetings, and if users link their calendars with the respective virtual assistants, they can join without entering an ID or password. For Echo Show users, the rollout will begin with Echo Show 8.

If you prefer Google's smart display over Zoom's specific support for Nest Hub Max, a separate announcement from Google reveals that Zoom will operate on other virtual assistant-supported smart displays.

While Zoom is notorious for mishandling user privacy, the company has made several changes in recent months to turn the tide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new features will Zoom offer on smart speakers by the end of the year?

By the end of the year, Zoom will allow users to join meetings directly from smart speakers like the Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, and Facebook Portal. This integration enhances user experience by enabling quick access with a single tap and the use of smart cameras for dynamic framing.

How can users join Zoom meetings on Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub?

Users can join Zoom meetings on Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub by using voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. If they link their calendars, they can join meetings without entering an ID or password, simplifying the process significantly.

When will Zoom be available on Facebook Portal and other smart displays?

Zoom will debut on Facebook Portal next month, with the integration starting soon. The features for Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub will be available later in autumn, allowing users to engage seamlessly in virtual meetings.

What improvements has Zoom made regarding user privacy and security recently?

In response to past scrutiny over privacy concerns, Zoom has implemented several changes to enhance user security and privacy. These updates aim to build trust and ensure safer video conferencing experiences for all users.

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