Are you on mute? is something we hear a lot on Zoom video calls, and a talking face without any sound is something we’ve learned to expect. Too many voices on a single Zoom call can become an unpleasant experience for both the host and the participants. One also has to consider how background noise and disruptions can be super disruptive, especially when no one wants to stay on a video call longer than necessary.
Zoom: How to Mute and Unmute Yourself During a Live Zoom Meeting – How to Turn Your Microphone On and Off
Video conferencing is more about creating presence than anything else. Plus, no one can really tell if you’re listening to the call as long as you’re feigning attentiveness, and that’s a very human problem that even the best video calling app can’t do much about. So whether you want to mute a Zoom call for the good of the call itself or for your own personal peace of mind, here’s a look at the muting aspect and how to do it on Zoom.
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Video conferencing apps like Zoom and Google Meet offer the ability to mute a call, either in the form of a command or button. Muting your call means that you cannot be heard by anyone else.
