Some time ago, the news of ‘Zoom Bombing’ was widely reported by the media crew because of the leaking of personal data from its users. Not wanting to take the risk, some people then switch to other video conferencing applications that can cover their needs.
One alternative that can be chosen is Webex. Why is that? Investigate the way online meetings with Webex are very simple to do.
Assisted by various features that are easy to find and use, users can run applications without encountering significant obstacles.
It’s easy to say, how do you actually do online meetings using Webex?
Advantages of Cisco Webex
Basically, Cisco Webex or what is also often called just Webex, is a video calling application that is similar to Google Meet, Zoom, or Skype.
Compared to other video calling applications, Webex has several advantages:
- It’s easy to join any type of meeting or event
- Allows users to use hands-free voice commands with Google Home Hub and Google Assistant features
- It’s easy for users to join directly from a customized widget or calendar.
- You can also schedule meetings or play recordings directly from the Webex app.
- Can set the video layout according to the preferences, needs, and desires of each user.
- Can share screens with people who are members of the conference call.
- It has noise detection and mute suggestion features that can be applied to make video calls without encountering the slightest disturbance.
Also read: How to meet with Skype
How to meet online with Webex
Maybe you were unfamiliar with this video conferencing application. Well, Cisco Webex Meeting itself is a video conference application fronted by a seasoned developer named Cisco.
When we compare Webex with Zoom, both of them have features that are practically similar and quite helpful during the government’s work from home and school from home programs.
Some of the features that are considered similar from the two are the availability of multiplatform application forms. This means that it can be used on any device, be it Android smartphones or IOs, even with PCs and laptops. In addition, both Webex and Zoom can be used for free, and can accommodate around 100 participants in one meeting.
Then how to run this Webex application? Interested to find out more? Check out the review below!
Also read: about Zoom Meetings
How to Use Webex on Android & iPhone Phones
Some people prefer online meetings on smartphones than on computers. The reason is simple, more concise and can be done anywhere.
Whether it’s Android or IOS, you can follow how to use the Webex application on a smartphone as shown in the following steps.
- First of all, download the Webex app on your smartphone. if you’re using Android, you can just scroll to the Google Play Store app to find it. But if you use IOs, you can download it through the App Store.
- If you are a meeting participant, you can join directly without the need to register first. Simply by pressing the ‘Join Meeting’ menu.
- After that, enter the URL that was previously shared by the host, as well as the name and email address. If so, click ‘Join’.
- If you want to host a meeting on Webex, you have to login first. Simply by clicking the ‘Sign In’ menu available on the main page, enter your email address and password. Then click ‘Next’.
- Next, to create a new meeting room, you only need to press the ‘Start Meeting’ button. Then pre-set the video and audio according to the preferences and needs of the meeting you are going to run. When it is appropriate, immediately press the ‘Start’ button.
- Next, invite a friend or meeting participant to join. The method is very easy, just click the 3 dots button at the bottom and look for the info menu. There, you can copy and share the URL along with the existing Meeting Number.
- After successfully creating an online meeting room using the Webex application, it turns out that you can also change the background to beautify your webcam! Even for the Webex version on IOs though. Besides, you can activate the front camera and rear camera at the same time.
- When the meeting is finished, you just need to press the X button and click the ‘Leave Meeting’ option to leave the conference room.
Check out: how to use Google Classroom
How to Meeting Online with Webex on Laptop
Some meetings sometimes require ‘Screen Sharing’ to support the current presentation. For this reason, you can run the Webex application on a laptop or computer that already supports the microphone and webcam features. More detailed information related to how to use Webex on a PC is as follows.
1. Download the Webex Application on your Laptop
Just like the first step in using Webex on a smartphone, you must first download the Webex application. To be able to download it, visit the official site of Cisco Webex and look for the download menu on the main page.
2. Join the Webex Meeting as a Guest
When you choose not to register for a Webex account, you can use the Use as Guest option available on the first page of the application. Then enter your name and email address, followed by pressing the ‘Continue as Guest’ button.
3. Start Joining the Meeting
After that, a new window will open. Enter the URL link that has been shared by the Host in the ‘Join a Meeting’ column. Then, click ‘Join’ to enter the conference.
4. Login to the Webex Laptop Application
If you are the host, enter the email address that was previously registered. Then click ‘Next’.
5. Start Creating a New Meeting Room
In a new window that appears, select the menu ‘create a new meeting’. Next, press the ‘Start a Meeting’ menu which is usually located at the top of the Webex application.
6. Ensure Video and Audio Connection
Make sure the video and audio connection first before joining the meeting. Whether both can work properly or not. If it feels appropriate, click ‘Start Meeting’.
7. Invite Friends to Meeting Room
A Host’s job apart from setting up a meeting room is to invite meeting participants. To be able to do this, you only need to share the URL link and Meeting Number which can be obtained by pressing the ‘i’ icon on the left side of the Webex application window.
8. Ending the Meeting on the Webex Laptop Application
To end and leave the meeting room, press the red X icon in the upper right corner of the application page.
Those are a series of online meeting ways with Webex using smartphones and PCs that you can emulate. How? Pretty easy isn’t it?
