Business meetings are a lot easier than in the past when it comes to video calling. Most of them were expensive, confusing, and the video quality was lackluster. For businesses, this was troublesome as communication needed to be clear and easy to use.
But that's all in the past. Today, video calling can support many different users at once and the quality is far superior to video calling apps of yesterday. Business video calling apps are in high demand now due to the growing number of remote workers and businesses that need to stay connected. Also, not everyone owns Apple products. Android owners are now rejoicing that many apps have joined the ranks as viable alternatives to using Apple-branded equipment. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a video app for Androids.
Video Call Apps for Android
For Android, business video calling solutions were slim to none. In recent years, that has been slowly changing. There are now many different options for Android users.
Cisco Webex Meetings is one of the more popular options for video conferencing apps. Popular with those who use it for business, the app has some decent features which include joining a meeting with a single tap and you can schedule meetings directly within the app. However, the app is clunky with occasional login issues and some audio issues.
GoToMeeting is another popular option in the video conferencing. The video and audio are actually quite good with this option. However, it will only allow 25 participants per call, which is significantly less than other options.
BlueJeans has one of the highest rated Android video conferencing app. The app works on any Android device, whether it's a smartphone or a tablet. It also supports other users who are using different devices.
How to video call on Android using BlueJeans
BlueJeans video conferencing for Android allows for better communication as well as easy collaboration between team members. To use the app, simply download the app for Android from the Google Play store and open the app. If you have an account already, simply log in using the existing credentials you have. If not, you can get a free trial.
Once logged in, you can join a meeting in progress or, using a moderator passcode, start moderating a meeting. To join a meeting, simply click on the Meetings tab to view a list of all your scheduled meetings. For attendees who don't have a BlueJeans account, they can attend a BlueJeans meeting as a participant by entering the passcode, meeting ID, and their name.
Once you have entered the meeting, you will see other participants in a window at the bottom of the screen. Using the video controls, you can mute, change the layout, or end the meeting. There is also a tilt feature that allows users to rotate their devices to expand the view.
Android for the win
Android devices have come a long way. They are now a major competitor for Apple and there have been significant improvements in functionality and the apps offered. They are not only suitable for business apps, but they are comparable and have many desirable features that make them a great alternative if you aren't a fan of Apple products. BlueJeans video conferencing app allows employees to use the phones that they are comfortable with instead of having to adopt new technology and learn a new system. Meeting employees where they are will eliminate the need for an adjustment period. Employees can get straight to work and will be confident in knowing that they have the right tools to do their job.
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About the Author
Priyanka is a customer centric and data driven Product Marketing Manager with a diverse experience. At BlueJeans, she is responsible for driving marketing strategy for the BlueJeans Meetings platform focused on go-to-market activities and product messaging. Prior to BlueJeans, Priyanka was responsible for driving strategy and direction for multiple product families at Fujitsu, intimately involved in creating optimal GTM strategy to achieve business goals. Priyanka has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA in Marketing & Business Analytics from SMU in Dallas, Texas. Outside of work, Priyanka loves spending time with her family and traveling the world.
