- Using the Zoom Client with macOS
I solved same problem on my Mac with Catalina installing default zoom app and after first start, on zoom menu bar, checked for updates. It suggest install the compatible version with my Mac. After that, camera start working fine. I hope that helps. I updated my mac OS to Catalina, and Zoom, Skype (version 8.58.0.93), Microsoft Powerpoint (currently version 16.16.20) all stopped working (they were all the latest versions). I have a Macbook Pro (2015). The only thing I could think of was to bring it to a mac store and reverted it back to macOS Mojave (10.14.6), which was a pain in the. What you need to know Catalina, Apple's newest OS for Mac, no longer supports the Zoom Outlook plugin. If you've previously used the Zoom Outlook plug-in and Outlook meeting invitations to schedule and manage Zoom meetings using a previous version of the Mac OS: You now have to schedule and manage Zoom meetings directly on the UCSF Zoom Website. This article explains how you can download and install the Zoom app on your Mac. Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing and meeting service. Its popularity has significantly increased in recent weeks. It is similar to Group FaceTime. Here is how to download and install Zoom. There are two ways to install apps on a Mac. Zoom, the cloud meeting company, unifies cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, and group messaging into one easy-to-use platform.Take advantage of a complete solution that includes video, audio, and screen-sharing experience across ZoomPresence, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and H.323/SIP room systems.
Overview
Due to increased security and permissions with Mac OS 10.14 Mojave and 10.15 Catalina, you will be prompted to authorize the Zoom Desktop Client and Zoom Rooms to use the microphone, camera, and on Mac OS 10.15 Catalina, screen recording. You will also be prompted to allow the Zoom Desktop Client to allow others to remotely control your desktop. You can click OK during the initial request and you will be able to use your microphone and camera in Zoom.
Prerequisites
- OS 10.14 Mojave or OS 10.15 Catalina
- OS Administrator access
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Note: If you upgrade your Zoom Rooms Mac to Mojave or Catalina, keep the keyboard and mouse connected to the computer until you open Zoom and authorize access to the camera and microphone. You will need OS administrator access for the computer.


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Permissions for the Zoom Desktop Client
The Zoom Desktop Client may ask you to authorize access to the following permissions, depending on which features you are accessing in Zoom.
- Camera - sharing your video in a meeting or webinar
- Microphone - joining computer audio in a meeting or webinar
- Screen Recording (Mac OS 10.15 Catalina only) - sharing your screen in a meeting or webinar
- Files and Folders (Mac OS 10.15 Catalina only) - sharing and saving files from chat in a meeting or webinar, as well as recording locally to your computer.
- Accessibility - allowing remote control in a meeting
Editing Permissions
Click the Apple logo at the top left corner of your screen.
Zoom App For Mac Catalina
Click System Preferences.
Click Security & Privacy.

Click the lock icon at the bottom left corner of the Security & Privacy window.
Enter your OS administrator's username and password.
Click Unlock.
Click the permission that you need to change: Camera, Microphone, Screen Recording, Files and Folders or Accessibility.
Click the checkbox next to zoom.us.
A window will appear asking you to restart Zoom or the Zoom Rooms application.
- If you need to allow other permissions, click Later. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for any additional permissions you need to enable.
- Once you've allowed all necessary permissions, click Quit Now.
Reopen Zoom or Zoom Rooms and you should now have full access.
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Computer Hardware: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015), i5, 8GB, SSD
Operating system: MacOS Catalina 10.5.4
Phone: iPhone 7 (or this part we can update e.g. iPhone Pro 11, if needed)
Operation system: 13.3.1
Microphone and headset: Airpods Pro
Broadcaster software: OBS Studio
Version: 24.0.6, 64bit
Video broadcasting application: Zoom Client for Meetings
Version: April 2, 2020 Version 4.6.9 (19273.0402)
Plugin: ???
Something else: ???
Idea now is:
Video: iPhone is the video source for the video part -> Macbook Pro
Music: Macbook Pro or the other iPhone -> iTunes or the other music solution for this -> OBS
Microphone: Airpods Pro -> iPhone (video phone) or Macbook Pro
Headset: Airpods Pro -> iPhone (video phone) or Macbook Pro
Center point: Macbook Pro + OBS
Broadcast for consumers: Zoom Client
Consumers service: Zoom web or Zoom Client (depends what each individual/they prefer)
What is the best solution to make this setup supporting for live broadcasting (and please DO NOT answer here about WINDOWS solutions (I do not have win and I won´t change the OS for this. This question is ONLY for Mac users/using.)? What do I need? Do I miss some parts which I should have in the setup? How to make it happen (installing) successfully (short instruction, please)? What kind of wires do I need? What kind ends are in the wires, in both ends (e.g. audio cable 3,5mm male - 6,5mm male, etc.)? And how many do I needs those?
Final output (lopputuotos):
Thru Zoom (for consumers training/sport) we will send a live video (whole time), music (whole time) and 'instructions' (we speak, every now on then, top of the music).
I need to mix (in advantage) live video, music and instructions so that the presenter does not have to do nothing during the presentation (no mixing, volume control or etc.). How I make to this happen?
IN ADDITION: How about if I want to add another iPhone for having two videos in the same broadcast? And how about if I want to have the third iPhone for video in the same broadcast?
My native (mother tongue) language is not English, so for me it would be easier to understand direct and short instructions than storytelling versions of instructions.
Voit myös vastata nämä ohjeet suomeksi, jos haluat ja pystyt :)
Thank you in advantage, I really appreciate your effort!