Here's how to use Messenger Rooms, Facebook’s Zoom competitor that lets you video chat with up to 50 people with no time limit: by rachsandl
Facebook’s new video-conferencing service debuted in the U.S., Mexico and Canada on Thursday, with the rest of the world set to get the new feature next week. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the bulk of social interaction online, Facebook is hoping Messenger Rooms—which lets users video chat with up to 50 people for free and with no time limit—will directly challenge the dominance of Zoom and Houseparty for video calls.
Only Facebook users have the ability to create rooms, but those without accounts can join existing rooms without downloading a separate app or program.On both desktop and mobile, users who are logged into Facebook will see a Rooms section below the status bar.You’ll be able to set a purpose for your room or choose one of Facebook’s examples, such as “Happy Hour” or “Here All Day.”Choosing to invite all your friends means everyone can see your room at the top of their homepage and join.
If you click Invite Specific Friends, the bottom right corner of the window has a Skip button that lets users forgo inviting anyone at all. Instead, users are given the option to turn on link sharing, meaning that anyone with the link, including people who aren't your friends or don't have Facebook, can join the room. After you turn on link sharing, the Create Room button will bring you to a window where you can copy the link.
In Facebook Groups or Events, users can create a room that will automatically appear as a post, giving group members or invitees the option to join. After opening Facebook Messenger, tap the People tab on the bottom right corner of the screen.Tap Share Link to invite anyone on any device to join the room, even if they don’t have Facebook.
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