Zoom Basics for Seniors
See your family. Attend meetings. Take classes.
Free to use
Zoom is free for 40-minute meetings. Most senior calls fit in that time.
Install
Download Zoom from zoom.us, App Store, or Google Play. Works on phone, tablet, or computer.
Join a meeting
Tap the link your family sent. Or open Zoom → Join → enter Meeting ID.
Mute and video
Bottom-left buttons. Microphone icon to mute. Camera icon to turn video off.
Closed captions
Tap More → Captions → Show. Auto-captions are now free for all users.
Test before
Visit zoom.us/test before an important meeting. Make sure camera and mic work.
Quick Tip: Practice with a family member 10 minutes before a doctor's telehealth visit.