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The Movistar Home speaker will allow you to make video calls by Zoom thanks to Aura

We are in the middle of the era of connected speakers and who does not have a device of this type at home today? Movistar did not want to be left behind and a few years ago it launched its own loudspeaker, the Movistar Home, who has her own assistant named Aura. Little has been said about this device and that is precisely why, almost four years after its launch, Movistar has decided to update it to allow new actions, such as making video calls by Zoom.

Aura, the voice assistant, will allow you to make calls through Zoom, the popular application for video calls. Thus, the Movistar Home will not only allow you to know the weather schedule, listen to music, check the news or listen to the latest podcasts. Now you can also make video calls and meetings to take advantage of its design with a screen.

How to call by Zoom in Movistar Home?

To begin with, the Movistar Home is a speaker with a touch screen, speakers and a microphone, which makes it a good option to be able to make video calls, something that, as we have already mentioned, is possible thanks to its latest update that allows Aurayour voice assistant, can enter the Zoom app and participate in a video call.

Now, how can you go to Zoom? suffice to say ‘OK Aura, go to Zoom’ in order to enter the program. You can also do it by entering the application directly from Movistar Home. This will allow you to participate in new video calls both as a participant and as a host.

If you want to join a meeting by video call, the host will be the one to share with you a method of access to the room, either through a direct link or by disclosing information such as the meeting ID and password. This way you will be sure that no stranger enters your room. Once we enter, we will have to choose the name with which we will appear on the screen and activate the camera and microphone.

But if you are the one who initiates a video call, you will have to register beforehand and follow a few steps to configure the theme of the meeting. You will also have to choose who you will invite to participate in the meeting.

This improvement has come thanks to the agreement reached between Zoom and Telefonica Techthis pact is what has made the Zoom platform compatible with Movistar Home through Aura.

Zoom integration

The 8-inch screen will allow the registered Zoom user to see their agenda and select meetings, programs and additional information. You can also activate or deactivate the camera whenever you want, as well as the microphone. You can also choose to see one or several participants at the same time.

The device has two 5W speakers and four omnidirectional microphonesso they offer more than enough quality for video calls that will help you stay connected without leaving home.

The Movistar Home is a smart speaker that offers two varieties, or a self-installable one for only €19.90, or another more advanced version that requires a technician to install. Of course, this version, since it is better, has a much more expensive price, €69.90although in both versions you will only have a single payment with VAT included, so it is something to think about.

It’s a good option? If you have Movistar At home, it may be a good option since it will be quite useful for you on a day-to-day basis, since thanks to Aura your life could be easier.

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