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global1

(25,166 posts)
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 10:08 PM Aug 2020

We're Going To Try A Zoom Class Reunion Meeting-Class of '62-We're Old-? For You Zoom Experts....

A couple of our senior citizen classmates don't have access to a computer. Is there a Zoom phone app available so they could use their phones to join our Zoom Meeting? If so, what is it called and where can I tell them they could download it from? Does it work well or will they get frustrated using it?

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We're Going To Try A Zoom Class Reunion Meeting-Class of '62-We're Old-? For You Zoom Experts.... (Original Post) global1 Aug 2020 OP
Zoom is easy to use, however... RainCaster Aug 2020 #1
I don't know how it works but I have attended zoom meeting just by phone Kali Aug 2020 #2
You can attend a Zoom meeting via a regular phone. Just get the dial in number and passcode. c-rational Aug 2020 #3
Do You Need To Have A Zoom App On Your Phone?..... global1 Aug 2020 #4
No, just a regular push button phone. It doesn't even have to be a smart phone. Just dial the c-rational Aug 2020 #6
It is possible. HubertHeaver Aug 2020 #5
We're Old - But Not Flip Phone Old....nt global1 Aug 2020 #8
I had a flip-phone until last March. HubertHeaver Aug 2020 #9
What I Liked About Flip Phones Is.... global1 Aug 2020 #10
Download the Zoom app from your phone's app store. ManiacJoe Aug 2020 #7

RainCaster

(10,673 posts)
1. Zoom is easy to use, however...
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 10:11 PM
Aug 2020

You must have a password or the trolls will overrun your get together.
Enjoy!

Kali

(54,990 posts)
2. I don't know how it works but I have attended zoom meeting just by phone
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 10:24 PM
Aug 2020

so at least you know it is possible

global1

(25,166 posts)
4. Do You Need To Have A Zoom App On Your Phone?.....
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 11:27 PM
Aug 2020

If so - where do you acquire that app to download it?

c-rational

(2,581 posts)
6. No, just a regular push button phone. It doesn't even have to be a smart phone. Just dial the
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 01:47 AM
Aug 2020

zoom call in number and the recorded voice will ask you to enter the pass code, and you are in. You can hear everyone and they can hear you., you just can't see anyone. Just like a large conference call. Enjoy.

HubertHeaver

(2,520 posts)
5. It is possible.
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 12:06 AM
Aug 2020

It won't work on a flip-phone...you have to join the modern age. That was the first step for me anyway. I acquired a Motorola--mainly because I liked the price (free).

Using Chrome, I downloaded the Zoom app and then just followed the on-line instructions.

global1

(25,166 posts)
10. What I Liked About Flip Phones Is....
Sun Aug 9, 2020, 02:05 PM
Aug 2020

they were small/compact. Fit in the pocket perfectly. And - you couldn't butt dial with one.

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