Fed up with long, formal video calls that zap your energy? Try Slack Huddles! They are quick audio-video calls that let you connect with 50 colleagues at once, creating a fun work scene.
Keen to explore the world of Slack Huddles? Let's crack the secret on how to use Slack Huddle efficiently!
Key Takeaways
- Slack Huddles: fast way to cooperate with 50 people.
- They offer screen sharing, live captions, video options, and more.
- Use emojis & notes, start huddle threads, record & share your Huddles!
How to Start a Huddle in a Channel or Direct Message
To kick off a huddle, click or tap on the headphones icon. This is found in your channel or direct message. For the keyboard wizards, you can use the shortcuts ⌘ Shift H (macOS) and Ctrl Shift H (Windows). The steps are a bit different depending on the device you are using. Here’s how to fire up a huddle:
1. Go to the channel or direct message where the huddle is active.
2. Select the headphones icon at the top of the conversation to join. If you’d like a bigger view, click the new window icon.
3. To enable your camera, simply click the camera icon.
How to Join a Huddle Invite
Step into a huddle is a breeze. Press on “Join” on the pop-up or the headphones in the sidebar. Missed the initial pop-up invite? No biggie! Click the channel or private chat where the huddle is at, you can still jump right in.
Dive into Slack Huddles more! As you use it more, you'll get used to this cool new chat style. Don't waste any time to chime in and spread your knowledge!
Sharing Screens and Video Features
Sharing screens and starting videos is hassle-free in Slack Huddles. It's a boon, particularly when you're mobile or hooked to the slack desktop app.
Hit the screen share button and pick your preference to share your screen. Flicking your video on requires a simple camera icon click in a huddle. There's more! Click on the dots icon for extra options.
Get closer with your team using these tricks. They promote superb understanding and optimal teamwork. So, bring these handy tools into your next Huddle discussion!
To bring others to your huddle, click the person picture near your profile. Look out for the users to add. You could also share a huddle link.
Tailoring and Organizing Slack Huddles
The more you use Slack Huddles, the more you'll uncover ways to run and tweak them for even better talks. Try note taking, real-time conversations via huddle threads, and witty emojis.
Jotting down Thoughts and Thread Use
Huddle threads can be used for note taking and sharing resources while in talk-mode. To reach the huddle thread, click the threads button in the huddle view. Using huddle threads captures main points and alerts your team in the now, keeping everyone on the same page.
Huddle threads are handy. They let you look at old conversations and tools once the huddle's done, like having your own chat history. This helps you recall past chats and check how your team's doing.
Using Reactions and Emojis
Apart from sharing info and working together via huddle threads, Slack Huddles offer a fun way to talk to your team using reactions and emojis.
Want to make your Slack Huddle fun and express yourself without texting? Add in emojis, effects, or stickers. Just click or tap on the message you want to react to, then pick your emoji from the options shown.
Non-verbal communication can make your huddles richer. It makes them more engaging and active for everyone. So go for it, be creative and improve your huddles with Slack emojis and reactions!
How to Exit a Slack Huddle
Here's how to wrap up a Slack Huddle:
- Click “Leave” in the channel or direct message where the huddle's happening, or shut off the headphones.
- If you're the last one to leave, that ends the huddle.
- The huddle stops then.
If you've got the required rights in your Slack workspace, you can even choose to shut off huddles for certain channels. This is useful if you want to keep a more organized communication setup in some channels.
