Apr 2, 2020

 by Joe H.

Run Virtual Classes With Zoom From Your Hive

With our newest update, you can now use Zoom to run virtual classes from your class schedule. In this blog, we'll go over the steps on how to enable Zoom as well as set up the virtual class type from your admin dashboard. If you don't already have a zoom account, you can visit https://zoom.us/ to get setup.

Zoom Setup: 

Step1) From your admin dashboard select Settings >> Zoom Connection

Step 2) From the Zoom Settings screen select JWT app on zoom developer. This will give you access to get the api credentials needed to connect your zoom account with your Hive.

Step 3) Check the box to accept the Zoom Terms of Services and select Done

Step 4) Click on the Develop drop-down and select Build App. (If you're not currently logged into your Zoom account you'll be prompted to do so) Select JWT and Create.

Step 5) Enter Basic Information and Developer Contact Information and select Continue 

Step 6) From your App Credentials, copy API Key and API Secret. Enter them into your Zoom Settings API Key and API Secret from your Hive. Select "YES" on Class Schedule Integration. Once completed select Save.

Class Setup:

With the Zoom feature now enabled, you can choose to edit your current class schedule to switch an existing class to virtual or create a new virtual class. 

Step1) From your admin dashboard go to Schedule >> Schedule Classes >> Select an Existing Class or Add A New Class

Step 2) From the Class Edit Screen, go to Virtual/Video Class and select Zoom. Click Save when ready. 

Step 3) When you're ready to start your virtual class you will go to Schedule >> Schedule Classes >> Select the Class from the Schedule >> Start/Join Zoom. Please note that you will only be able to start Zoom within 30 mins from the scheduled start time of the class. 

**MOBILE AUDIO PREFERENCES: If you're using a mobile device to live stream your class and would prefer to use the internet connection for audio instead of dialing in with the default phone number you'll need to click on the yellow Zoom App button, open up the Zoom app, then select "Call using Internet Audio." 

Member Access:

Your members will be able to access the virtual class directly from the member app or by logging into your website from a computer. They will register for the class through the app or website like normal, then once registered will have the option to "Join Virtual." As mentioned above, members will only be able to Join Virtual within 30 mins from the scheduled start of the class time. 

You can also generate a sharable link to send once the zoom session has started by clicking the Invite button.

You have now successfully created a virtual class from your Hive with Zoom.  

Note that there is an option for members as well as admins to click Zoom App to go directly to the zoom app. This is not necessary but will increase the resolution if desired. 

If you'd like to learn more about this new feature or have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at success@myfithive.com. As always, thanks for being a part of the FitHive Family!

- The FitHive Team