Zoom is the most popular video conference app for meetings. Its use became mainstream when COVID hit, with it becoming the first choice for online school classes and official work meetings.
As an app wisely used everywhere, it is easily available for download from all popular app stores and is compatible with a large range of devices.
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Download And Use Zoom App On Samsung Smart TV
Unfortunately, the Samsung Smart TV is one of the devices not compatible with the Zoom app. But worry not, for if you would still prefer to host your Zoom meeting on your Samsung Smart TV, we have got you covered.
This article provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the various methods for downloading and using the Zoom app on your Samsung smart TV.
Installing Zoom On A Samsung Smart TV Using Chromecast
You can use the Chromecast device to cast your Android screen to your Samsung Smart TV, thus allowing you to have Zoom meetings on your Samsung Smart TV. Here’s how:
- Plug the Chromecast device into your Samsung Smart TV.
- Make sure both your phone and your Samsung Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Google Play store app on your phone and install the Zoom app.
- To cast through Chromecast, also download the Google Home app from the Google Play store.
- Open the Google Home app and click on Profile.
- Click on the option “Mirror Device“.
- The cast audio screen should now open. Click on it twice.
- When your Chromecast device appears in the search results, select it.
- Your phone’s screen should now be mirrored to the screen of your Samsung smart TV.
- Open the Zoom app on your phone and begin a video call. This should be mirrored on your Samsung Smart TV.
Installing Zoom App On Samsung Smart TV Using APK File
Another way to get Zoom on your Samsung Smart TV is to download the APK file. Here is how to do it.
- On your PC or laptop, google “Zoom APK download.”
- From the search results, navigate to and download the Zoom APK file onto your PC or laptop.
- Once the Zoom APK file is downloaded, transfer it to a USB drive.
- Insert the USB drive into your Samsung Smart TV and navigate to the Pendrive using the remote.
- Click on the Zoom APK file you just uploaded.
- Install the Zoom APK file on your Samsung Smart TV.
- Open the Zoom app on your Samsung Smart TV. It should now work like all other apps on your Samsung Smart TV.
How Do I Use Zoom On My Samsung Smart TV?
Now that you know how to download the Zoom app on your Samsung Smart TV, how do you use it?
Well, it’s pretty simple. Here is a step-by-step guide:
- On your Samsung Smart TV, launch the Zoom app.
- Click on “Join a meeting“
- Enter the meeting ID or personal link name in the given spaces.
- Select “Join Meeting.” You should now be able to have your meeting.
Alternatively, if you want to host a meeting:
- On your Samsung Smart TV, launch the Zoom app.
- Click on “Start a Meeting.“
- Once there, you will be asked to log in as Zoom requires an account to host meetings.
- Select the sign-up option if you don’t have an account. Otherwise, enter your details and log in.
- Fill in the required spaces and click on Create Account.
- You are now good to go.
Now that you know how to download and use the Zoom app on your Samsung Smart TV, you can start having those lengthy meetings much more comfortably on a larger screen from now onwards.
