Zoom Changes
Zoom regularly provides new versions of Zoom that offer new features and bug fixes. Follow their Release Notes to stay up-to-date, and make sure to use the latest version of Zoom to take advantage of all available features. View instructions for how to update your Zoom Client, particularly how to use the self-service update option if you have a managed machine that requires admin credentials. Contact tech support if you need help with updating.
Recent Notable Changes
- Option to keep your Zoom client up-to-date on a fast or slow (default) track
- Updated live transcription disclaimer
- Advanced polling options available in version 5.8.4 and later for meetings and webinars
- Unique file names for local recordings
- Aligned audio tracks when recording separately for a local recording
- Disable all incoming video (once turned on in Video settings)
- Poll access for alternative hosts
- Updated recording privacy disclaimer
- Security settings overview for host and co-hosts of meetings
- Participant attendance status for hosts who have the Google or Outlook calendar integration
- Updated New Chat button has been moved in-line with other chat buttons
- Rich text formatting in chat
Berkeley-specific Changes
Authenticated Exception allows guests to bypass authentication effective April 1, 2021
- When you are scheduling a meeting, if you have the need for your guests to bypass the authentication requirement, you can add participants onto a list of "Authenticated Exceptions" where these participants will receive unique meeting invite links directly in their email that will allow them to bypass authentication. This is a good option for meeting hosts who know their guests may have difficulty with the sign in process.
Live Transcription Closed Captions settings updated on February 18, 2021
- We will update the default settings for Save Captions so that meeting hosts who would like to allow their participants to download closed captions transcripts from their meetings will need to update this setting to "Allow participants to save fully closed captions or transcripts".
Important Zoom Cloud Recording changes launched January 6, 2021
- Cloud recording turned off by default - to continue using Zoom Cloud Recordings you will need to re-enable this setting in your Zoom Recording settings. For step-by-step instructions, see: How do I enable Zoom Cloud recordings?
- Zoom to Kaltura integration launched
- 30 day retention period will resume for Zoom Cloud recordings in coordination with the Zoom to Kaltura integration
- Important information regarding the Zoom to Kaltura integration can be found here: https://dls.berkeley.edu/frequently-asked-questions-about-zoom-kaltura-integration
Older changes
To view list of older changes made in Zoom, see: Older UC Berkeley Zoom Changes