Remotely control a device with kMeet

This guide explains how to use the remote control feature of a device, whose screen is shared, with kMeet the ethical solution of free video conferencing by Infomaniak.

Prerequisites

• Own the desktop app kMeet (desktop application on macOS / Windows).
• Launch Screen Sharing from The desktop app.
• Share a full screen and not just an application window.

Take control of a device

So that User A can take control of User B's computer:

1. Start the kMeet desktop app then create or join a meeting room in which A & B users will be required.
2. User B launches a sharing his screen.
3. User A must click on the action menu ○○○ at the top right of the user's thumbnail B.
4. User A should click on Start remote control, and the same way to Stop the acquisition of control:
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5. User B receives a notification in the application for validate and accept the demand for control of the device.

It is also possible to simply annotate a screen share without taking control of the device.