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Meetings 6.0.0 Updates

How to Prepare

Zoom has made substantial updates in its latest release, Meetings 6.0.0. The redesign will offer you a more powerful platform with customizable options and enhanced screen sharing. 

To ensure your virtual meetings run smoothly, it is recommended that you hold off on updating to Meetings 6.0.0 until we can verify the stability of the new features that accompany this release.

Stay tuned to this guide page, as we will provide more information as it becomes available. 

Important Notes 

  • While Meetings 6.0.0 is available to download now, we recommend delaying the update until we can provide more details about the changes. 
  • Zoom clients that have enabled automatic Zoom desktop client updates with a fast cadence will automatically receive the latest update as soon as it becomes available (the exact date may vary). 
  • Zoom clients with automatic updates disabled will not automatically receive the latest updates. However, your Zoom client might prompt you to update to the latest (most stable) version instead. 
  • If this update gets unwillingly installed on your device, an uninstall and a reinstall of your previous Zoom version can be performed. For technical support, please submit a ticket to get your local desktop support team's assistance.

Meetings 6.0.0 Feature Updates

Here are just a few of the many exciting new features in the Meetings 6.0.0 updates. 

Visual Refresh

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The Zoom desktop app includes a refreshed in-meeting client experience, including new icons and color schemes that can be selected in the app settings.

In-Meeting Toolbar

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Users can customize the meeting toolbar icons with a drop-and-drag interface, simplifying the in-meeting experience. The Security tab is moved under 'Host Tools' icon.

Multi-Speaker View

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An enhanced multi-speaker view highlights current and recent speakers while still providing a gallery view of other participants.

Multi-Share

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Share your screen, app window, and Zoom Whiteboards simultaneously during a meeting. Participants will see the shared content in separate tabs within the meeting window.

Meeting Wallpapers

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New meeting wallpaper options, enabling hosts or co-hosts to select a pre-set image to serve as the background for all participants.

FAQs

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When can I update?

Zoom released Meetings 6.0.0 updates on April 15, 2024; however, it's recommended that you hold off on updating to Meetings 6.0.0 until we can verify the stability of the new features that accompany this release. Stay tuned to this page, as we will provide more information as it becomes available.

How will I get the update?

If your settings are enabled to automatically keep the Zoom desktop client up-to-date, when you get the new version will depend on the frequency choice selected in "Update Channel." 

  • Fast: Your device will automatically receive Meetings 6.0.0 as soon as it becomes available (the exact date may vary). 
  • Slow: Your device will automatically receive Meetings 6.0.0 when it becomes Zoom’s preferred stable version.  
  • Note: The standard Zoom installation defaults to automatic updates in the slow channel, so this will be your setting unless you’ve intentionally declined auto updates or selected the fast channel.

Otherwise, either your local computer admin will determine when your device will update to Meetings 6.0.0, or Zoom will eventually prompt you to update when it becomes Zoom's preferred stable version.

How can I disable Zoom automatic updates?
  1. Log in to the Zoom desktop client.
  2. Click your profile picture to view client options. 
  3. Click Settings. 
  4. On the General tab, locate the Zoom Updates section to review your update settings. 
  5.  Ensure that Automatically keep Zoom desktop client up to date box is not checked. Leave this box unchecked if you prefer to perform updates at your convenience.
 What are some notable changes in the new design?
 We have highlighted some of the significant feature changes in the "Meetings 6.0.0 Feature Updates" section. Stay tuned to this page for updates on available features.
 Can I go back to the previous version if the latest iteration has already been installed?
If the latest update gets unwillingly installed on your device, an uninstall and a reinstall of your previous version can be performed. For technical support, please submit a ticket to get your local desktop support team's assistance.
How can I check what version of Zoom I am on?
 Use these steps to check which version you're currently running for video conferencing.
 Are there any additional resources available from Zoom to help me get familiar with the upcoming features?

Zoom has not released specific documentation yet, but stay tuned to this guide page. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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