Using dual monitor mode to view meeting content on separate screens

The dual-monitor display feature allows the video layout and screen share content in a meeting to be placed on two separate monitors or screens. Gallery or speaker view can be displayed on one monitor while the other monitor displays shared content. This is useful for presentations and hiding notes from the participants.

Requirements for using the Zoom desktop app with dual monitors in a meeting

• Zoom desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher
• Dual monitors configured on your system; review the following documentation on configuring dual monitors for your specific OS:
  • Windows: Dual monitor setup
  • macOS: Dual monitor setup
  • Linux: Dual monitor setup for Ubuntu
• CPU:
  • i5: 4 cores or higher
  • i5: 2 cores; 2GHz or higher
• 4GB or more RAM

How to enable dual monitors for the Zoom desktop app

Using dual-monitor displays in a Zoom meeting

After joining or starting a meeting, you will see a Zoom window on each monitor. The meeting controls and participant's video will display on one monitor, while the other monitor will display participants' videos.

When you start sharing your screen, you can continue to view participants' videos on the other monitor: