Mobile app
SimplyVideo for Android and iOS
SimplyVideo is now available on mobile and it has all the rich features of the web platform.
How to guide
Download the app from the relevant app store:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/simplyvideo/id1538192708
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplyvideo.companion
Once downloaded, you can sign in (if previously registered) or register in the app.
Manage Profile
See your login information as well as your personal meeting ID.
Settings
Adjust the quality of the call.
Best – large bandwidth, high quality – best with stable connections over 1mb/s.
High – high bandwidth, good quality.
Medium – medium bandwidth, medium quality.
Low – best for low bandwidth environments.
Link Device
After confirming your password, you’re presented with a QR code which you can scan into the accompanying headset app to connect the device to the account.
Generate QR code
Displays a QR code the headset app can use to join the call.
Companion Call
Will put the mobile device into the call, with audio disabled. This is a feature and enables you to use the mobile app to present a different field of view without having the audio feedback.
Hosting a Meeting
Enter the meeting ID in the home screen followed by the host PIN if there is one.
Once the details of the meeting are entered you’re presented a choice, to join the call, generate a QR code or generate a ‘companion call’.
In a call
Once in a call you’re presented with the video the screen, here you can see other people and devices and have a conversation.
In call options
Mute microphone
Mute camera
End call
Flip camera view
Hamburger menu
Open chat
View participant list and controls
Change room settings
Chat
Send text messages to the other participants in the chat.
Participant list
Mute guests, spotlight guests and disconnect guests.
Invite
Using the invite button you can:
Send email invites to invite participants to the call
Dial out to a SIP or H.323 participant or endpoint.
Live Stream
Live stream from your video room by entering the stream details from your favourite platform.
Room Settings
Alter the call layout to a different view
Lock or unlock the room
Start a recording of the video room.
SimplyVideo is now available on mobile and it has all the rich features of the web platform.
How to guide
Download the app from the relevant app store:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/simplyvideo/id1538192708
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplyvideo.companion
Once downloaded, you can sign in (if previously registered) or register in the app.
Manage Profile
See your login information as well as your personal meeting ID.
Settings
Adjust the quality of the call.
Best – large bandwidth, high quality – best with stable connections over 1mb/s.
High – high bandwidth, good quality.
Medium – medium bandwidth, medium quality.
Low – best for low bandwidth environments.
Link Device
After confirming your password, you’re presented with a QR code which you can scan into the accompanying headset app to connect the device to the account.
Generate QR code
Displays a QR code the headset app can use to join the call.
Companion Call
Will put the mobile device into the call, with audio disabled. This is a feature and enables you to use the mobile app to present a different field of view without having the audio feedback.
Hosting a Meeting
Enter the meeting ID in the home screen followed by the host PIN if there is one.
Once the details of the meeting are entered you’re presented a choice, to join the call, generate a QR code or generate a ‘companion call’.
In a call
Once in a call you’re presented with the video the screen, here you can see other people and devices and have a conversation.
In call options
Mute microphone
Mute camera
End call
Flip camera view
Hamburger menu
Open chat
View participant list and controls
Change room settings
Chat
Send text messages to the other participants in the chat.
Participant list
Mute guests, spotlight guests and disconnect guests.
Invite
Using the invite button you can:
Send email invites to invite participants to the call
Dial out to a SIP or H.323 participant or endpoint.
Live Stream
Live stream from your video room by entering the stream details from your favourite platform.
Room Settings
Alter the call layout to a different view
Lock or unlock the room
Start a recording of the video room.
Updated on: 13/01/2022