Summary:
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 your Phone
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'': When this setting is selected, 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, when you connect with them or send them an invitation, they will automatically join your Ava conversation session.
''Public - Interactive'': When you connect with someone, they will automatically join your Ava conversation session, whether they are present in your friend list or not, and they will be able to interact with the transcript.
''Public - Read-only'': When you connect to an interlocutor, he or she will automatically join your Ava conversation session, whether or not he or she is present in your friend list, but will not be able to interact with the transcript.
To change de settings :
When you start an Ava conversation, tap on the ⚙️ settings icon (top right of the screen).
At the bottom of your screen, tap on "Conversation Mode" to open the drop-down menu.
Select the setting you wish to apply.
Join a Group Conversation
Have one participant start a new Ava conversation
There are a few ways to join the conversation:
👤 +Add (bottom right) will give you the option to join via QR code or other options
🟦 QR Code (Top right) will give you the option to join via QR code or other options
⬆️ Share (Top right) will give you the option to join via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, copy the link, and more!
Choose the method of joining a group conversation and the other participants will join immediately
Join a Conversation via QR Code
In the “Contacts” tab or in a conversation, click on the QR code icon.
Scan a QR code or share your own with your contacts.
The participant receives a notification and joins your conversation.
Start a Group Conversation with Ava Contacts
If you have friends who have an Ava account, you can easily connect with them through the Contacts Page!
Open Ava and tap 👥 Contacts
Either search your friend's Ava Name or find their contact in your Friend's
Tap Join to connect to their group conversation
🤩 Once you've connected with this person, they will be added your Contacts list. The next time you want to connect, you can do so in an instant!
*Depending on their settings, your conversation partner will either instantly join your conversation, or be invited to accept your invitation.
How to join an Ava conversation without an Ava account
Open the 📸 camera app on your phone and scan the Ava QR Code
Ava will automatically open Safari
Allow Ava to have access to the 🎙️ Microphone
You have joined the conversation successfully!
Group Conversation on your Computer
💡 When using Ava Web or Ava Desktop for group conversations, we strongly recommend all participants use headphones to increase the accuracy of your captions.
Inviting Participants from Your Conversation Session
Open Ava Web or Ava Desktop
Click on 🎙 "Start Captions" to start a conversation session (if Ava didn't default open a conversation)
In CC mode - click on ''Invite Participant'' in the top left corner of the floating box. This will activate a drop down on the top right corner that allows you to copy a unique conversation link. Share this link however you want to communicate!
In Full Screen View - click the "Invite Participant" button in the top right corner to activate the same drop down to copy your unique conversation link!Once your participants have successfully joined the conversation, you will see their icon appear in the top bar.
🌟 Bonus: Anyone can open this link on their phone or computer to join you. They don't need an Ava account to join!
Joining Open Conversation Sessions
If someone has started a conversation session from Ava Mobile, Ava Web, or Ava Desktop (this means they are the host), you can join them from your computer. If you are logged in to Ava, follow these directions:
Open Ava Web or Ava Desktop
In CC mode - click the 👤 ➕ in the top left corner of the floating box. This will activate a drop down on the top right corner that allows you to enter the hosts Ava name.
In Full Screen View - click the "Invite Participant" button in the top right corner to activate the same drop down to enter the hosts Ava name!
Joining an Ava Conversation without an Ava Account? No problem!
Go to ava.me
In the top right corner you will see "Get Started", click here
It will open web.ava.me which will allow you to login or Join a Conversation by enter an Ava Room name in the bottom left of your screen
Type in the hosts Ava name to enter the conversation!
Learn More about Group Conversations
🎓 Group Conversations for the Classroom
💼 Group Conversations for Meetings