Zoom is launching its first native smart TV app on Amazon Fire TV Omni Series in time for the holidays and perhaps some second guessing about in-person celebrations.
Omni Series users in the U.S. and Canada will now be able to fire up video calls on the big screen connected to a compatible webcam that can handle 720 to 1080p resolution. Zoom recommends 1080p resolution with a 60- to 90-degree field of view from six to 10 feet away from the TV.
Users can download the Zoom app from the Fire TV Appstore or ask Alexa to find it. Alexa voice controls also work for joining Zoom meetings. However, the companies said the Zoom app currently can only use audio from TV speakers and can’t pair with soundbars or speakers.
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Zoom has seen a major spike in usage since the beginning of the pandemic. In April 2020, the company said it had surpassed 300 million daily Zoom meeting participants.
For the third quarter, Zoom reported total revenue of approximately $1.05 billion, up 35% year over year.
“Through innovation and dedication, we will continue to deliver happiness to our customers. Looking forward, we expect to close the year between $4.079 to $4.081 billion in total revenue, representing approximately 54% year-over-year growth, alongside strong profitability and operating cash flow growth. We are well on our way to becoming an indispensable platform for enterprises, individuals, and developers to connect, collaborate, and build in the flexible hybrid world of work. We believe our global brand, innovative technologies, and large customer base position us well for the future,” said Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan in a statement.