How to Use Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar to Create or Join a Meeting in Skype


Earlier this year Microsoft introduced Meet Now in Skype. Meet Now makes it easy to connect with anyone in as little as two clicks for free and each call can last up to 24 hours.

Microsoft extended this capability starting in Windows 10 build 20221 by bringing Meet Now right to the taskbar. You can now easily set up a video call and reach friends and family in an instant by clicking on the Meet Now icon in the notification area (system tray) of the taskbar in Windows 10. No sign ups or downloads needed.

Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar is now available to all starting with Windows 10 build 18362.1171 (v1903) and 18363.1171 (v1909), Windows 10 build 19041.610 (v2004) and 109042.610 (20H2) and Windows 10 build 20231 (Insiders).

Meet Now will open your installed Skype app on any device. Even if you are not signed in, you can join the call or chat as a guest. If you do not have Skype installed on your computer, it will open Skype for you on the web. Supported browsers for Meet Now are Microsoft Edge and the latest version of Google Chrome.

What can I do during a meeting?



During a meeting you can:

A - Open recent chats.
B - View participants currently in the call.
C - Share the Meet Now link.
D - Start recording the call.
E - Mute or unmute the microphone.
F - Turn video on or off.
G - End the call.
H - Open the conversation.
I - Share the screen.
J - Send a reaction to the call.

Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar is now available to all starting with Windows 10 build 18362.1171 (v1903) and 18363.1171 (v1909), Windows 10 build 19041.610 (v2004) and 109042.610 (20H2) and Windows 10 build 20231 (Insiders).

This tutorial will show you how to use Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar to create or join a meeting in Skype.

Contents

  • Option One: Create a Meeting in Skype with Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar
  • Option Two: Join a Meeting in Skype with Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar



EXAMPLE: Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar
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OPTION ONE

Create a Meeting in Skype with Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar


1 Click/tap on the Meet Now system icon on the taskbar, click/tap on Create a meeting, and follow the steps below.







OPTION TWO

Join a Meeting in Skype with Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar


1 Click/tap on the Meet Now system icon on the taskbar, click/tap on Join a meeting, and follow the steps below.




That's it,
Shawn