How to Turn Your Zoom Meetings into a Power-Saving Experience with Dark Mode

Are you tired of draining your battery life while using Zoom for meetings? While the Zoom desktop app doesn't offer a built-in dark mode, there's a simple trick to force it on and reduce power consumption. In this article, we'll explore how to enable dark mode during Zoom meetings on both Chrome and mobile devices.

For Chrome Users

To start, join a Zoom meeting using Google Chrome. Once you're in the meeting, tap the 'Settings' icon and select 'Meeting.' From there, toggle the switch labeled 'Always turn off my video.' This will allow you to participate in the meeting with audio only, which is not only more power-efficient but also reduces distractions.

To take it a step further, you can adjust the app's video options to save even more battery life. Tap on the 'Video' option and your Zoom app will automatically switch to dark mode.

For Android Users

If you're using an Android device, enabling dark mode is just as easy. Simply head to your device's settings, select 'Display,' and toggle on either 'Dark theme' or 'Dark mode' (depending on your phone's operating system). Your Zoom app will automatically follow suit and switch to dark mode.

For iPhone Users

On iOS devices, you can enable dark mode by long-pressing on the brightness bar marked with a sun icon. This will reveal a small setting that allows you to toggle dark mode on or off. Alternatively, you can drag down from the top-right corner of your screen (for iPhone X and later) or up from the bottom (iPhone 8 and earlier) to access the Control Center and toggle dark mode.

By following these simple steps, you can turn your Zoom meetings into a power-saving experience. Say goodbye to battery anxiety and hello to a more sustainable way of conducting virtual meetings with Zoom's dark mode feature.

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