GoToMeeting is a user-friendly video conferencing software. It is one of the feature-rich and flexible applications that perform consistently during meetings. This app is more beneficial for corporate companies and other sectors to interact with their employees over different places. More than video conferencing, you can share single or multiple screens with all participants during a discussion. GoToMeeting is well compatible with Android, iOS and Windows devices. Furthermore, you can access GoToMeeting service on Roku connected TV via screen mirroring from Android or Windows devices.
Roku is one of the most popular streaming devices that delivers contents directly to your TV. Roku Channels store has Tons of apps. But, sadly the GoToMeeting app is not officially available on Roku Channel Store. Roku doesn’t provide an option to side-load third-party apps like Firestick. Screen mirroring is the only way to use GoToMeeting on Roku connected screen.
Features of GoToMeeting
- Offers HD video conferencing and supports multiple Webcam views up to 49.
- Screen Sharing – this helps to shows your presentations to all members of the meeting.
- Recording – Record your meetings in real-time for later access and share it with your colleague, who was not able to attend meetings on time.
- Easily schedule your meetings and sync them with your device’s calendar.
- Host training classes online and upload training catalogue within the app.
Enable Screen Mirroring to use GoToMeeting on Roku
Before enabling screen mirroring on Roku, you need to sign in to your Roku device with your Roku Account.
#1:Go to Home screen of your Roku Device
#2: Scroll down and select settings
#3: Next choose System option
#4: Under system settings, select Screen Mirroring
#5: Next select screen mirroring mode, it will show three options, Prompt, Always allow and Never allow. Choose Prompt option
Now your Roku device is ready for screen casting.
Screen Mirroring GoToMeeting from Android
To Screen Mirroring GoToMeeting from Android smartphone, you should connect your smartphone and Roku with the same WiFi.
#1: Open the Google Play Store app on your Android
#2: Search for and install GoToMeeting app
#3: Launch the app and sign in with your GoToMeeting account
#4: Now go to Settings and choose Connection & Sharing option
#5: Next select cast option
#6: On the next page, click the cast toggle to enable it. Your smartphone will search for the available device to cast
#7: Select your Roku device from the search results. Now you can see your mobile screen on your Roku connected TV.
#8: Now open the GoToMeeting app on smartphone, the same will be shown on TV screen
Screen Mirroring from Windows PC
Just like Android, you need to connect your windows PC and Roku device with the same WiFi.
#1: Open the Chrome web browser on your PC and go for gotomeeting.com
#2: Sign in to your GoToMeeting account
#3: After sign-in is completed, right-click on the GoToMeeting website or click the three-dot icon (customize and control icon) at the top right corner of your Google Chrome Browser
#4: Select cast from the list of options. Your device will looking for available device to connect
#5: Once your Roku device name is displayed, click the source drop down box and select cast tab option
#6: Then select your Roku device. Once both the devices are connected, windows screen with GoToMeeting will be displayed on Roku Connected TV.
How to sign up for GoToMeeting?
#1: Open the Web Browser and visit GoToMeeting web page
#2: Click Start for Free and fill the text box with required information. Click Sign up
#3: Click start free trial from the prompt
#4: After the end of the free trial period, sign in and choose your Subscription plan based on your requirements
#5: On the next screen make the Payment for your subscription and start using GoToMeeting app on your favourite device.
Some of the best alternatives for Gotomeeting app is Skype on Roku and Zoom Cloud Meetings on Roku.
To Conclude
GoToMeeting is an eminent video conferencing software to host a meeting and do real-time chat with participants on the call. Screen Sharing GoToMeeting with Roku is a hassle but its worth it. This app provides reliable discussion along with HD viewing and crystal clear audio support. Thanks for reading. If you have any queries, please comment below,