Top 20 Zoom Tips & Tricks (2026)
If your Zoom meetings feel chaotic, unprofessional, or just not as engaging as they could be… this video is for you.
In this complete guide, I’m sharing 20 of the best Zoom tips and tricks for 2026 including hidden features, AI tools, and simple settings that can completely transform how your meetings run.
Whether you're hosting calls, teaching, presenting, or working with clients, these tips will help you show up more confidently and create a better experience for everyone.
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Tip #1: blur your background in an instant
2:12 - Tip #2: Portrait Lighting
3:34 - Tip #3: Touch Up My Appearance
4:09 - Tip #4: Video Filters
7:12 - Tip #5: View the Transcript
8:13 - Tip #6: Unmute Yourself with Spacebar
9:40 - Tip #7: Share Sound
11:25 - Tip #8: Video in Waiting Room
14:26 - Tip #9: AI Companion Questions
16:19 - Tip #10: Smart Recordings
18:16 - Join the Zoom Business Academy Waitlist!
18:46 - Tip #11: Draw Arrows with Annotate
20:16 - Tip #12: Turn off the Waiting Room after the Meeting Starts
21:29 - Tip #13: Save the Zoom Chat
22:06 - Tip #14: Assign a Co-host
23:49 - Tip #15: Show Raise Hand Button
25:04 - Tip #16: Gesture Recognition
27:56 - Tip #17: Reactions as a Casual Poll
29:56 - Tip #18: Breakout Rooms
32:49 - Tip #19: My Notes
35:17 - Tip #20: Voice Recorder with AI
39:10 - Outro
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