How to Use Otter.ai with Zoom?

Integrating Otter.ai with Zoom

Otter.ai works seamlessly with Zoom to transcribe your meetings. By integrating both platforms, Otter can generate searchable, shareable, and organized notes directly from your Zoom calls. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Otter.ai with Zoom.

Step 1: Link Your Zoom Account to Otter.ai

1. Log In: Sign in to your Otter account via the web app.
2. Integrations Page: Click on your profile photo, then choose "Integrations" from the dropdown menu.
3. Connect Zoom: Select "Zoom" and follow the prompts to log into your Zoom account, giving Otter permission to access your meetings. This allows Otter to record and transcribe directly.

Step 2: Set Up Transcription Preferences

1. Meeting Transcription Settings: Under "Meeting Settings," decide whether to automatically transcribe every Zoom meeting or specify particular ones. This ensures transcripts are captured only when needed.
2. Custom Vocabulary: Add specific terms, acronyms, and names relevant to your industry or project. This helps improve transcription accuracy.

Step 3: Start Your Zoom Meeting

1. Transcription During Meetings: Start your Zoom meeting as usual. If transcription is enabled, Otter will automatically begin recording and generating notes.
2. Live Transcription: Meeting participants can follow along with live transcription in the Otter app. They can add comments or highlight important points directly on the transcript.

Step 4: Review and Share Notes

1. Organize Notes: After the meeting, find the transcript under "My Conversations." Label speakers, add tags, and organize notes into folders.
2. Sharing Options: Share entire transcripts or specific highlights with team members to ensure key points are distributed. Use Otter's search feature to locate specific terms or discussions within the notes.

Step 5: Analyze and Improve

1. Identify Trends: Use Otter's analytics to identify discussion trends, frequently mentioned topics, and individual speaking times.
2. Refine Vocabulary: Continuously refine custom vocabulary to enhance the transcription quality of future meetings.

For more details on integrating Otter with your Zoom meetings, see how to use otter.ai with zoom.

Using Otter.ai with Zoom creates a comprehensive system for accurately capturing and sharing conversations, helping your team stay aligned and ensuring no important details slip through the cracks.