{"id":17501,"date":"2021-04-01T08:30:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T07:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=17501"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:54:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:54:43","slug":"how-to-host-a-video-conference-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/how-to-host-a-video-conference-call\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Host A Video Conference Call"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working remotely has never been easier with the rise of unified communications<\/a> as a service tools (UCaaS), such as video conferencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We can\u2019t always meet face to face, especially now with coronavirus restrictions, but video conferencing in a digital environment makes an ideal collaboration platform \u2013 all your team needs is an internet connection<\/a> and a webcam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While video conferencing<\/a> might be changing the face of our office lives, that doesn\u2019t mean we always get our online meetings right \u2013 how many times a week do you hear \u201cyou are on mute\u201d, or unintentionally interrupt someone?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to make sure your virtual meetings run a little smoother, read on for RingCentral\u2019s guide to hosting a video conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why choose to host a web meeting?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Probably the biggest benefit of hosting your meeting virtually is the ability to bring together groups of any size from any location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you head up a remote team and need to host daily team huddles, and regular one-to-one conversations. Or, your role involves speaking to important clients on sales calls, pitches, and product demos. Maybe you\u2019re hosting training sessions or full-day conferences. Whatever the nature of your meetings, doing it virtually means less hassle as no travelling is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, today\u2019s video conferencing software tends to offer up more than just simple web meetings. The best online conference platforms come with tools that allow you to share presentations, documents, and files, so you can collaborate on projects live \u2013 allowing teams to work smarter together, saving time and resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Video meetings also improve team and customer engagement \u2013 <\/span>89% of employees<\/span><\/a> say video conferencing makes them feel connected, and 31% said it helps them connect with customers and clients more easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

What equipment do you need to hold a video conference?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your team members or clients only need an internet connection and a webcam (or phone) to connect to your meeting. But you will need to choose an appropriate conference call option for your business \u2013 including the hardware you need to get online, and the best group video software to run your meeting through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you give your team members training on how to use the video conference software and hardware they have available to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video conferencing hardware\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

This includes the equipment you\u2019ll need to hold a video conference: a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone; a built-in webcam or separate camera; speakers or headphones; and a microphone, either as part of your laptop or headphones, or as a separate device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You and your video participants will also need a good internet connection <\/span>\u2013<\/span> either using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection if multiple people in the household will be using the internet at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t