Options for Zoom Announcing When Someone Joins/Exits Meeting

Do you find it annoying when Zoom announces the name of those who have just joined or exited your meeting?  Does the announcement interrupt the flow of the ongoing discussion? Here's how you can stop this from happening in your meetings!

Start by checking your host settings before you create a meeting:

Method #1:

1. Log in to Zoom in your browser by going to tennessee.zoom.us.

Method #2:

1. With Zoom open, click on your initials or headshot and select Settings.
2. Click on Profile.
3. Click on Edit My Portfolio.  This will open tennessee.zoom.us in a browser tab.

Next steps:

1. Click on Settings in the left menu.
2. Click the Meetings tab and scroll until you see Sound notification when someone joins or leaves.
3. Make sure this option is off by clicking it (it will be grayed out).
   

To Update Your Notification Settings

1. Toggle this option On.
2. Once enabled, you will see additional options:
   
   Play sound for:
   Everyone
   Host and co-hosts only

When someone joins by phone:
Ask to record their voice to use as the notification

Some hosts want to be made aware when anyone joins their meeting.  Others do not.  This may also vary by meeting.