Captioning Group Conversations on Ava

Learn how to use Ava to follow group conversations with up to 25 participants.

Summary:

1. Group Conversation on 📱 Ava Mobile a. Group conversation settings b. Join a Group Conversation c. Join a Conversation via QR Code d. Start a Group Conversation with Ava Contacts e. How to join an Ava conversation without an Ava account

2. Group Conversation on 💻 Ava Web & Desktop a. Inviting Participants from Your Conversation Session b. Joining Open Conversation Sessions c. How to join an Ava conversation without an Ava account

3. Learn More about Group Conversations

With Ava, you can see who is saying what in real time with group conversations! Near or far, anyone can join on Ava - they don't even need to download the app!

Group Conversation on Ava Mobile

Group conversation settings

If you have an Ava Starter or Ava Pro subscription, you can change your group conversation connection settings. Think of this like social media privacy settings.

You have a few options. Here's what they are and what they mean:

• Private: You will receive a request when one of your friends wishes to join your conversation. You'll need to accept this request for them to access your Ava conversation.
• Group: If they are present in your Ava contact list, they will automatically join your Ava conversation when you connect or send an invitation.
• Public - Interactive: They will automatically join your Ava conversation whether they are in your friend list or not and will be able to interact with the transcript.
• Public - Read-only: They will automatically join your Ava conversation but will not be able to interact with the transcript.

To change the settings:

1. When you start an Ava conversation, tap on the ⚙️ settings icon (top right of the screen).
2. At the bottom of your screen, tap on "Conversation Mode" to open the drop-down menu.
3. Select the setting you wish to apply.

Join a Group Conversation

1. Have one participant start a new Ava conversation.
2. Join the conversation via several methods:
   • 👤 +Add gives the option to join via QR code or other options.
   • 🟦 QR Code provides options for joining via QR code.
   • ⬆️ Share allows joining via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or copying the link.
3. Choose the method to join, and the other participants will join immediately.

Join a Conversation via QR Code

1. In the “Contacts” tab or in a conversation, click on the QR code icon.
2. Scan a QR code or share your own.
3. The participant receives a notification and joins the conversation.

Start a Group Conversation with Ava Contacts

If you have friends with an Ava account, you can connect with them easily through the Contacts Page:

1. Open Ava and tap 👥 Contacts.
2. Either search your friend's Ava Name or find their contact.
3. Tap Join to connect to their group conversation.

Once connected, they will be added to your Contacts list.

Depending on their settings, your conversation partner will join instantly or be invited to accept your invitation.

How to join an Ava conversation without an Ava account

1. Open the 📸 camera app on your phone and scan the Ava QR Code.
2. Ava will automatically open Safari.
3. Allow Ava to have access to the 🎙️ Microphone.
4. You have joined the conversation successfully!

Group Conversation on your Computer

When using Ava Web or Ava Desktop, it is recommended that all participants use headphones to increase accuracy in captions.

Inviting Participants from Your Conversation Session

1. Open Ava Web or Ava Desktop.
2. 🎙 Start a conversation (if not already opened).
3. Click on your 👤 profile icon.
4. Click 🔗 Copy Invitation.
5. Send the link to anyone, they can join from their phone or computer - no Ava Account needed!
6. Participants will appear in the participants section once they join.

Joining Open Conversation Sessions

If someone has started a conversation session, you can join from your computer:

1. Open Ava Web or Ava Desktop.
2. Right-click on the three dots to see the menu.
3. Click Join a Room and enter the Ava Name of the conversation.
4. Now you're in the conversation!

Joining an Ava Conversation without an Ava Account

1. Go to ava.me.
2. Click "Get Started" in the top right corner.
3. It will open web.ava.me, allowing you to login or join a Conversation by entering an Ava Room name.
4. Type in the host's Ava Name to enter the conversation!

Learn More about Group Conversations

1. 🎓 Group Conversations for the Classroom

   • To learn about an in-person classroom environment, see here.
   • To learn about a remote classroom environment, see here.

2. 💼 Group Conversations for Meetings

   • To learn about an in-person work environment, see here.
   • To learn about a remote work environment, see here.