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howto:jitsi [2020/09/06 08:12] va7fihowto:jitsi [2020/09/06 12:49] – [Using Jitsi] va7fi
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 ====== Using Jitsi ====== ====== Using Jitsi ======
-We've been testing [[https://jitsi.org/ |Jitsi]] for video chat because of the unlimited time that it offers compared to Zoom.  Here are a few tricks we've learned so far:+We've been testing [[https://jitsi.org/ |Jitsi]] for video chat because of the unlimited time it offers compared to Zoom.  Here are a few tricks we've learned so far.
  
-===== On a computer: =====+===== On a Computer: =====
   * You don't need to download anything since Jitsi runs straight from the browser.   * You don't need to download anything since Jitsi runs straight from the browser.
   * Jitsi seems a bit CPU-hungry so you should close all other programs during the meeting.   * Jitsi seems a bit CPU-hungry so you should close all other programs during the meeting.
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-===== On a mobile device =====+===== On a Mobile Device =====
   * Download the Jitsi app instead of using the browser.   * Download the Jitsi app instead of using the browser.
   * We've notice some devices create a lot of feedback when using the device's speakers so <wrap hi>headphones are a must</wrap>.   * We've notice some devices create a lot of feedback when using the device's speakers so <wrap hi>headphones are a must</wrap>.
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   * Back at the previous screen, enter the name of the room.   * Back at the previous screen, enter the name of the room.
  
-{{ :howto:jitsi03.png }}+<WRAP centeralign> 
 +{{:howto:jitsi03.png?300}} {{:howto:jitsi04.png?300}} 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +==== During the meeting ==== 
 +  * Stay muted unless you're the one talking to reduce the amount of background noise / feedback. 
 +  * To access the buttons, tap anywhere in the screen and you'll see this (from left to right): 
 +    * Change your name and callsign 
 +    * Mute / Unmute 
 +    * Hangup 
 +    * Turn camera on and off 
 +    * Settings 
 +{{ :howto:jitsi05.png?300 }} 
 + 
 +  * In the Settings is where you can raise your hand. 
 +{{ :howto:jitsi06.png?300 }} 
 + 
 +  * Pro-tip: turn your mobile device sideways so everyone can see you in landscape instead of portrait. 
  
-  * type the URL we emailed you and enter the password when prompted, then confirm which camera and microphone you want to use. 
-  * <wrap hi>Before joining the meeting:</wrap>, enter your name and callsign, and put yourself on mute.  
  
howto/jitsi.txt · Last modified: 2020/09/06 12:54 by va7fi