Adding a Google Meet conference call link to a meeting invitation sent from the calendar tool is easy. It isn’t as easy to add a conference call link for a video conference platform, such as Zoom. We cover all the ways to add Zoom links to Google Calendar. After setting up the integration, adding a Zoom link to a Google Calendar invitation is simple, whether you use a Chromebook, a Windows or Mac computer,an Android camera phone, or an iPhone.
How to add a Zoom link with the add-on
You can use Zoom integration to add a link to a meeting invite after installing theZoom for Google Workspaceextension. Previously, you’d install a G Suite add-on calledZoom for G Suite. Since all Google accounts now use Google Workspace, Zoom updated the name in theGoogle Workspace Marketplace.
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If you can’t add a contact because they don’t use the Google Calendar app, send an invitation with a Zoom link by other means. Use your own wording if you prefer a personal approach. Here’s how to manually send a Google Calendar invitation with a Zoom link.
How to add a Zoom link from Android and iOS
If you installed the Zoom add-on for Google Calendar, you can add a Zoom video conferencing to your Google Calendar invite on Android and iOS. The process is the same regardless of whether you use an Android phone or an iPhone.
How to add a Google Meet link
If a Zoom meeting isn’t essential, you can include a Google Meet link on an invitation. That saves you the time required to set up a Zoom account, install an add-on, and do other tasks needed to use Zoom.
Click thecopy iconon the right of the meeting link to copy a link you can share via email or social media.
Should you use Zoom or Google Meet?
Both services have robust meeting options and can handle multiple people at once. If everyone involved can use Google Meet, that’s probably the easiest method. There’s no need to download or install anything since it runs in the browser or from the popular Gmail app on smartphones. Plus, you canuse Google Meet on any device.
Zoom can host more participants and has additional service integrations. This makes it a popular choice for larger enterprises.
That’s without thinking about the manyvideo conferencing options. The tool you use is often decided by the organization you work for or your client. It’s best to know how to handle multiple situations. We have a list ofthe best video chat apps on Androidthat you can check out.
Using an integration tool for complex workflows
The solutions above work great for a simple Google Calendar and Zoom integration. You’ll rely on a third-party integration tool if you need or want to get more sophisticated. For example, you may want to integrate your Google Calendar with a Zoom form. There’s no way of doing this within Zoom or Workspace. You’ll need to look to the likes of Zapier, Make, or Workato for a solution.
These tools give endless possibilities to connect disparate digital tools, making them essential to complicated workflows.
Zoom call links in invitations
In the modern work environment, it’s best to be able to work with multiple digital tools. If you use Workspace orGoogle Calendar for scheduling, integrate your Zoom account. That way, you can cater to multiple preferences and take advantage of a wider set of features.
