For our Family Meetings we use Zoom, which is one of the most streamlined and easy-to-use meeting apps available. It works across different platforms and allows for more than a few customizations. Naturally, one of the first things you’d want to do is change the language to fit your business.
This can be done in only a few clicks, and Zoom also allows you to switch between different languages. If there is a catch – you can’t change the language on the Zoom mobile app from the app itself. But don’t worry, this article shows you how to work around this limitation.
Before You Start
Let’s assume that you’ve already installed the app and signed in for the service. If not, you can change the language as soon as you activate your profile via the Zoom confirmation email.
You get the app on your smartphone or desktop, provide your credentials, and follow the link within the email to your profile. Once on the profile page, scroll or swipe down to Language, click “Edit”, and select your preferred language.
This is also the most general way to change the language on Zoom. And if you prefer to use Zoom via the desktop app, make sure to update your system before you install the app.
Changing the Language on the Desktop App
For the purposes of this article, Alphr tested the steps on a macOS, but similar steps apply to Windows and other operating systems. Therefore, you won’t struggle to change the language using this guide:
Step 1
Navigate to the Zoom app icon on your computer, and right-click on the app to reveal a pop-up window.
Step 2
Hover over “Switch Languages” to show all the available languages for the app. (Example 📷)
Step 3
Click on the language you’d like to use and the app will restart to update the settings with the given language. (Example 📷)
Changing the Zoom Language via a Browser
The browser method is simple and doesn’t require more actions than the previous one. Plus, this is a handy trick to overcome the fact that you can’t change the language via the mobile app. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1
If you’ve signed in via a browser, click on “My Account” in the upper right corner of the screen. Otherwise, select “Sign In” when you search for zoom.us, provide your credentials, then navigate to your profile. (Example📷)
Step 2
Once inside your profile, scroll down a bit and click on “Edit” on the far right of the Language option. This is also where you can preview your current language. (Example📷)
Step 3
Choose the preferred language from the drop-down list and confirm your choice. (Example📷)
Note: The changes should automatically sync across all your devices. If not, restart the app or sign out and sign back in. This is helpful if you haven’t updated the system prior to installing Zoom.
How to Change Zoom Language on a Mobile App
The Zoom app picks up on the language of your smartphone and uses it as default. To change the app language without accessing your Zoom profile, you need to change the smartphone’s language.
iOS
Launch Settings, swipe down to General and tap on it for more options. Select “Language & Region”, tap “Add Language” and choose one from the list.
You’ll need to set that language as the top preferred on the “Preferred Language Order” list. Now, restart the Zoom app and make sure the changes took effect.
Android
Access Settings, choose System and tap “Language & input”. Thereon, select “Language and region” and hit “Add a language”. (Example📷)
While you’re at it, also select the Region and hold the two horizontal lines to move the selected language to the top. Depending on the Android device you’re using, the verbiage and menu location might be different. (Example📷)
But language settings are the same, so you shouldn’t struggle to make the switch with this guide. If the drawback is that your entire system is now in a different language. (Example📷)
