Enabling Zoom Apps for shared Zoom Rooms

Shared Zoom Rooms are specialized Zoom Room devices designed for collective use within an organization, allowing multiple users to access and utilize the equipment for meetings, collaboration, and presentations. These devices are typically installed in common areas such as conference rooms, huddle spaces, or shared workspaces, providing seamless connectivity for anyone in the organization. In addition to standard Zoom Room functionalities, they also feature touch-enabled interfaces, allowing for intuitive interactions such as screen sharing, whiteboarding, and meeting controls, enhancing the collaborative experience.

Learn more about how to install Zoom Apps.

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Prerequisites

How to add a Zoom App in Zoom Room

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an admin.
  2. In the navigation menu, click Room Management then Zoom Rooms.
  3. Select the room or location you want to add to the Zoom app.
  4. Select Zoom Apps.
  5. Select Zoom Room Apps.
  6. Select the drop-down for User Apps.
        Note: If the app you want to install is not available, the app does not support Zoom Rooms.
  7. Use the toggle on the right to install the app on the desired room or location.
  8. On your Zoom Room device, you should now see an Apps icon from the home screen. And when you select it, you should see your installed app. 

How to transfer a Zoom App from Desktop to Zoom Room

  1. To pair your desktop client to the Shared Zoom Room, click the pairing icon.
  2. Once paired, navigate to the available apps and click the app you want to open.
  3. When prompted with Where do you want to open __ app?, select the Zoom room.
  4. The Zoom Room will display a message prompt to Open a Zoom app, select Open.