Senior Planet Zoom Resources

Video conferencing or video chatting can help you stay connected with family and friends, host virtual group gatherings, and join online webinars and events.

Instructional Handouts

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Using Zoom's New Chat

Zoom’s recent updates have affected how meeting participants and hosts use
the chat. We’ve created this handout outlining the changes so that you can interact fully in Senior Planet programs!

Video Chat with Zoom

Zoom, the popular video chat platform, works with desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones! While you can use Zoom directly in your internet browser, you should download the app on your devices for the best experience.

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Getting Started with Zoom

Ready to start hosting your own Zoom gatherings? While you can join any Zoom meeting without having an account, you will need to sign up for an account to start hosting. The good news is accounts are free!

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Hosting a Meeting on Zoom

Zoom offers several in-meeting controls that can help you better manage your meeting and participants, so that everyone can get the most out of your virtual meeting!

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Video tutorials

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How to Turn On Live Captions in FaceTime in iOS 26

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

How To Share Your Screen as a Zoom Host

How To Create Breakout Rooms on Zoom

How To Set Up Your Meeting for Success

How To Use the Meeting Controls in Zoom