Zoom For Dummies

Chapter 7

Enhancing Zoom with Third-Party Apps

IN THIS CHAPTER

Extending Zoom’s power via third-party apps

Installing and removing apps

Suggesting some valuable apps

Zoom’s suite of tools isn’t exactly wanting for features. In other words, its out-of-the-box functionality by itself helps hundreds of millions of people communicate and collaborate better. Through videoconferences, audio and video calls, webinars, text messages, and more, Zoom consistently rises to the challenge.

Despite the power and utility of Zoom’s features, a little reality check is in order: Zoom won’t eliminate your need to use other critical applications. For example, even if you go all-in on the Zoom suite, don’t expect to abandon your current email and calendar programs anytime soon. You will still work with G Suite, Microsoft Office, and productivity tchotchkes. Ditto for collaboration suites as Slack and Microsoft Teams and file-sharing services, such as Google Drive, Box, and more.

Then why bother with Zoom? What if the very thought of adding another productivity application to the fray makes you dizzy? After all, you’re probably not keen on complicating your work life and multitasking even more. Fair ...