1. Fast Enough Internet
Your internet connection will need to be fast enough to use the video-teleconferencing app Zoom. If you’re able to watch YouTube or Netflix, or use video chat services such as FaceTime or Skype, then you should be able to use Zoom easily enough. To learn how fast a connection Zoom needs, click here.
2. Navigate and Use Two Apps Simultaneously
Please check the following links to ensure your ability to participate:
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Test your ability to Connect to Zoom
You will just need to connect and have audio. You will not need to use your camera to be seen.
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Connect to the Voting System with a Web Browser
You can find more information including a video demo, instructions, and you can practice voting using a demo.
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On Two Devices
For those with multiple connected devices, open Zoom on the larger device and voting on the smaller one for the best experience. -
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On a Desktop or Laptop Computer
On your Windows or Mac computer, simply have two windows open at once: Zoom and your browser. Zoom does not have to be fullscreen, so you can easily switch between the two windows. -
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On a Tablet
Using two apps simultaneously is a little trickier on tablets like the iPad. If you are using an iPad, you may either use side-by-side multitasking or simply navigate between apps one at a time. Don’t worry — Zoom will stay on in the background while you’re browsing.
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On a Smartphone
Android phones and iPhones should keep the Zoom meeting’s audio in the background when you switch to your browser to vote. Do this just like how you typically navigate between two apps.
If you have access to fast-enough internet and can confidently navigate between Zoom and your browser, you’re good to go. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing this, please note this in your registration or by contacting Patrick Scriven at communications@pnwumc.org.