冠状病毒大流行带来的主要变化之一是从传统的工作、学习(learning)和经商方式转向数字方式。
与队友的许多会议和互动已转向视频，而Zoom正处于这一全球新秩序的中心。
随着这种转变，对可以与Zoom配合使用的智能手机、平板电脑和计算机产生了巨大的需求。虽然您可以在大多数设备上安装和运行Zoom ，但(Zoom)与 Windows PC 或 Mac 相比，在 Chromebook 上使用该应用程序存在一些细微差别。
如果您想主持或加入会议，请按照本指南中的步骤了解如何在Chromebook上使用(Chromebook)Zoom。
如何在 Chromebook 上使用 Zoom(How to Use Zoom on a Chromebook)
在Chromebook上使用(Chromebook)Zoom有多种方法。您可以使用 Web 界面，但它可能不是您的最佳选择。或者，您可以在Chrome(Chrome)商店中查找并安装官方Zoom应用程序并将其安装到您的Chromebook上。
您可以通过Zoom ChromeOS(Zoom ChromeOS)应用开始或加入会议(join a meeting)、邀请联系人、管理参与者等。但是，您不会获得可用于Zoom桌面、Web 客户端或移动应用程序的所有功能。
幸运的是，Zoom正在与谷歌(Google)合作开发全新的Chrome客户端，预计将于2021 年 6 月(June 2021)之前推出。新客户端将确保 Web 客户端或渐进式 Web 应用程序针对功能、速度和兼容性进行了优化。
现有的Chrome应用程序继续接收更新以提高效率和速度，但您需要在Chrome客户端上运行最新的(Chrome)Chrome操作系统和最新的 Zoom以获得最佳体验。确保(Make)任何其他浏览器选项卡或不必要的应用程序也已关闭，以便您可以使用Zoom Chrome应用程序。
如何在 Chromebook 上下载和安装 Zoom(How to Download and Install Zoom on Chromebook)
- 要开始在Chromebook上使用(Chromebook)Zoom ，请从 Chrome 网上商店下载并安装官方 Zoom 应用程序( official Zoom app from Chrome Web store)。
- 单击应用程序启动器(app launcher)。
- 接下来，单击缩放(Zoom )以打开应用程序。
- 使用您的Zoom 凭据(Zoom credentials )（Zoom、Google或Facebook帐户）或使用SSO 登录(SSO)。如果您使用的是学校发行的Chromebook，请输入您的学校登录凭据。
- 检查您的互联网连接是否稳定，以及您的麦克风(microphone )和摄像头(camera)(camera)是否已连接。您可以加入测试会议以确保所有这些都正常工作。
您还可以从Google Play 商店下载(Google Play Store)Zoom应用程序并将其安装到Chromebook上，就像在(Chromebook)Android设备上安装应用程序一样。
- 为此，请从应用启动器中选择Play 商店应用。(Play Store)
- 在搜索栏中输入 Zoom 并找到Zoom Cloud (Zoom)Meetings。(Zoom Cloud Meetings.)
- 选择安装(Install)。安装后，从应用程序启动器中选择打开(Open)或选择缩放，然后开始或加入您的会议。
注意(Note)：按照我们关于如何设置和使用 Zoom(how to set up and use Zoom)的综合指南，开始参加您的会议或在线课程。在Chromebook上使用Zoom时，您将无法使用某些功能，但这些功能可在 PC 和Mac上使用。但是，大多数功能是相似的，因此您不会觉得使用起来很难或差别太大。
如何在 Chromebook 上录制 Zoom 会议(How to Record a Zoom Meeting on Chromebook)
对于Windows或Mac用户，无论您使用何种计划，都可以在本地或在 Zoom 云中录制 Zoom 会议。(record a Zoom meeting locally or in the Zoom cloud)
在Chromebook上，您无法使用免费帐户访问录制(Recording)功能，这意味着您必须升级到付费帐户才能获得该选项。也就是说，即使使用付费帐户，您也仅限于云录制。
- 要开始，请确保您拥有付费或教育帐户，开始或加入会议，然后从会议工具栏中选择录制(Record )按钮。
注意(Note)：会议将记录到云端。
- 您可以选择Pause/Stop按钮来暂停或停止录制。
- 会议结束后，前往Zoom 门户网站(Zoom Web portal)，登录并前往导航菜单中的个人(Personal)部分。选择录音(Recordings)以访问您的录音(access your recording)。
- 接下来，转到Cloud Recordings以访问您的录音。
- 从可用选项中选择More > Download，将录音下载到您的Chromebook (download)，(Chromebook)或通过链接与他人共享。(share)
您可以更改 Chromebook 上的缩放虚拟背景吗？(Can You Change Zoom Virtual Backgrounds on Chromebook?)
Zoom for Chromebook允许您访问与在 PC 或Mac计算机上几乎相同的强大功能。您可以加入音频/视频、使用会议内聊天、邀请和管理参与者、控制屏幕共享(screen share)、使用分组讨论室(use Breakout Rooms)、开始/停止和固定视频等。
但是，适用于Chromebook的(Chromebooks)Zoom版本不包括更改背景(changing the backgrounds)。您不会像在Zoom for PC 或Mac上那样在(Mac)Chromebook上找到虚拟背景选择器。
除了虚拟背景功能外，Chromebook上还缺少其他一些您通常在 PC 和Mac上找到的(Mac)Zoom功能。这些包括：
- 安排会议
- Zoom Rooms支持（从2020 年12 月 31日起结束）(December 31)
- 将分组讨论室预先分配为主持人
- 共享白板
- 开始本地录制
- (Play)参与者加入和离开时播放铃声
- 更改个人资料照片
- 发送表情符号、 (Send)GIF(GIFs)动画、屏幕截图或代码片段
- 创建(Create)、编辑或邀请成员加入频道
- 自动拨打电话号码加入会议(call phone number to join meeting)
当 Zoom 在 Chromebook 上不起作用时该怎么办(What to Do When Zoom Isn’t Working on Chromebook)
如果您无法让Zoom在Chromebook上运行，您可以尝试以下几种方法：
- 更新缩放应用程序(Update the Zoom app)
- 如果您尝试为您的孩子访问Zoom，请尝试切换到Zoom视频的家长帐户
- 检查Family Link 设置(Family Link settings)，因为这些设置有时会干扰Zoom会议并在尝试使用该应用进行工作或上课时导致问题
- 对于重复的Zoom会议，下载应用程序并输入Zoom Room号码以手动加入会议或课程，而不是通过邀请链接加入
在 Chromebook 上享受 Zoom 会议(Enjoy Zoom Meetings on Chromebook)
尽管Chrome(Chrome)操作系统的一些固有兼容性问题可能会让您无法享受某些Zoom功能，但Chromebook(Chromebooks)仍然是Windows PC(Windows PCs)或Mac(Macs)的绝佳替代品。如果您想购买Chromebook，请查看我们最喜欢的廉价 Chromebook(budget Chromebooks)或了解如何将您的旧笔记本电脑变成 Chromebook(how to turn your old laptop into a Chromebook)并将其用于您的 Zoom 会议。
How to Use Zoom on Chromebook
One of the major changes thе сoronavirus pandemic brought with it is moving from traditional ways of wоrking, learning, and doing business to digital methods.
Many meetings and interactions with teammates have shifted to video, and Zoom is right at the center of this new global order.
With this shift came a huge demand for smartphones, tablets, and computers that can work with Zoom. While you can install and run Zoom on most devices, there are some slight differences in using the app on a Chromebook compared to a Windows PC or Mac.
If you want to host or join a meeting, follow the steps in this guide to learn how to use Zoom on a Chromebook.
How to Use Zoom on a Chromebook
There are several ways to work with Zoom on a Chromebook. You can use the web interface, but it may not be the best option for you. Alternatively, you can look for and install the official Zoom app in the Chrome store and install it on your Chromebook.
You can start or join a meeting, invite contacts, manage participants and so on through the Zoom ChromeOS app. However, you won’t get all the features available for the Zoom desktop, web client, or mobile app.
Fortunately, Zoom, in partnership with Google, is developing a whole new Chrome client, which is expected to launch before June 2021. The new client will ensure that the web client or progressive web apps are optimized for features, speed, and compatibility.
The existing Chrome app continues to receive updates for efficiency and speed, but you need to run the latest ChromeOS and latest Zoom on Chrome client for the best experience. Make sure that any other browser tabs or unnecessary apps are also closed so that you can enjoy the Zoom Chrome app.
How to Download and Install Zoom on Chromebook
- To start using Zoom on Chromebook, download and install the official Zoom app from Chrome Web store.
- Click on the app launcher.
- Next, click on Zoom to open the app.
- Sign in with your Zoom credentials (Zoom, Google or Facebook account) or using SSO. If you’re using a school-issued Chromebook, enter your school sign-in credentials.
- Check that your internet connection is stable, and that your microphone and camera are connected. You can join a test meeting to ensure all these are working properly.
You can also download the Zoom app from the Google Play Store and install it on your Chromebook the same way you install apps on Android devices.
- To do this, select the Play Store app from the app launcher.
- Type Zoom in the search bar and find Zoom Cloud Meetings.
- Select Install. Once installed, select Open or select Zoom from the app launcher and start or join your meeting.
Note: Follow our comprehensive guide on how to set up and use Zoom and start participating in your meetings or online classes. When using Zoom on Chromebook, there are certain features you won’t be able to access but that are available on PC and Mac. However, most of the functionality is similar, so you won’t find it hard or too different to use.
How to Record a Zoom Meeting on Chromebook
For Windows or Mac users, it’s possible to record a Zoom meeting locally or in the Zoom cloud regardless of the plan you’re using.
On Chromebook, you can’t access the Recording feature with a free account, which means you’ll have to upgrade to a paid account to get the option. That said, even with a paid account, you’re only limited to a cloud recording.
- To get started, ensure you have a paid or education account, start or join a meeting and then select the Record button from the meeting toolbar.
Note: The meeting will record to the cloud.
- You can select the Pause/Stop button to pause or stop your recording any.
- Once your meeting is done, go to the Zoom Web portal, sign in and go to the Personal section in the navigation menu. Select Recordings to access your recording.
- Next, go to Cloud Recordings to access your recording.
- Select More > Download from the available options to download the recording to your Chromebook, or share it with others via a link.
Can You Change Zoom Virtual Backgrounds on Chromebook?
Zoom for Chromebook allows you to access pretty much the same great functionality as you can on PC or Mac computers. You can join audio/video, use in-meeting chat, invite and manage participants, control screen share, use Breakout Rooms, start/stop and pin videos and so on.
However, the Zoom version that works on Chromebooks doesn’t include changing the backgrounds. You won’t find the virtual background picker on your Chromebook as you would on Zoom for PC or Mac.
Besides the virtual background feature, there are several other Zoom features that are missing on Chromebook that you’d ordinarily find on PC and Mac. These include:
- Scheduling meetings
- Zoom Rooms support (ending from December 31, 2020)
- Pre-assign breakout rooms as a host
- Share whiteboard
- Start local recording
- Play chime when participants join and leave
- Change profile photo
- Send emoticons, animated GIFs, capture of your screen, or code snippets
- Create, edit or invite members to a channel
- Automatically call phone number to join meeting
What to Do When Zoom Isn’t Working on Chromebook
If you can’t get Zoom to work on your Chromebook, there are several things you can try:
- Update the Zoom app
- If you’re trying to access Zoom for your child, try switching to a parent account for Zoom video
- Check Family Link settings as these can sometimes interfere with Zoom meetings and cause problems when trying to use the app for work or classes
- For repeat Zoom sessions, download the app and enter the Zoom Room number to join a meeting or class manually, instead of joining through an invite link
Enjoy Zoom Meetings on Chromebook
Although some inherent compatibility issues with Chrome operating system may keep you from enjoying some Zoom features, Chromebooks are still great alternatives to Windows PCs or Macs. If you’re looking to buy a Chromebook, check out our favorite budget Chromebooks or learn how to turn your old laptop into a Chromebook and use it for your Zoom meetings.
