Joining a meeting with Webex has never been easier. Explore this section to find out the different ways that you can join Webex meetings.
To get started, hop in with this video.
Open the Webex desktop app and click Join next to the meeting you want to attend. To test your meeting environment first, click here.
View your video preview before joining the meeting. Once ready, Click Join meeting.
Instead of joining the meeting using your computer for audio, you can connect using one of these methods:
• A phone: by selecting it under the Use computer for audio icon. • A video device: by selecting it under Connect to device.
Click Join Meeting from your calendar invite. To test your meeting environment first, click here.
If you have a very noisy background, participants will struggle to hear you clearly, so try to join from a quiet location. This is especially important if you are the presenter.
Muting your audio is a good way to prevent unwanted sound from your environment disturbing the meeting. Sounds such as keyboard strokes, breathing, and background chat maybe more audible to other participants than you realize. Click or tap your microphone icon to mute.
The best audio experience is achieved with a good internet connection and a good quality headset.
Earphones can be used but tend to pick up a lot of background noise, so they are not recommended.
When using a headset, place the microphone in front of your chin, not in front of your mouth, to avoid heavy breathing sounds.
If you and your colleagues are planning to join a Webex meeting from the same meeting room, it’s best for everyone to join the web part of the meeting individually from their computers. However, only one audio connection should be made to avoid feedback and echoes.
Designate one person to join the Webex meeting with audio either by dialing in using a phone or by connecting via their PC. Other participants in the same room should join the Webex meeting, and turn on their videos but not connect to audio.
Good lighting can make all the difference: too much light behind you can make it look like you're in witness protection, whilst too much light in front can wash you out or create strange shadows. Get it just right by adjusting your curtains or blinds and having a warm light on your desk.
Position your camera just above eye level. This gives a warm, open look. You might also want to place the camera slightly left or right from your face so that you appear from your favorite angle.
Think about what’s behind you and in the view of the camera. Clear the clutter and create a backdrop that the people you are meeting with will enjoy seeing. Your background is a great conversation starter and a window to your personality. Don’t want to reveal too much? You can buy pop up screens to hide anything you don’t want others to see.
When joining a Webex meeting with a group of people from a meeting room (if not all participants are able to join the web part of the meeting using their laptops), ensure the video camera is directed at the room at large instead of one person. This will make it easier for others to follow the discussion.
