Setting up breakout rooms on an iPad

[WillieMays]

I’m hosting Zoom sessions on my 8th generation iPad (software version 15.2.1, if that applies).   I can’t find a way to set up breakout rooms.  Can I do this?  If so, how?

[Dan_ZoomSE]

Hello @WillieMays,

Please review this support article regarding Breakout Rooms.  
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206476313

You will see by the prerequisites that you cannot initiate breakouts as the host from an iPad.  You need to host the meeting using our desktop client.

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[Martha_]

 What does "You need to host the meeting using our desktop client." mean and can you do that from an ipad?

Best,

Martha

[Rabbi_Estes]

It means that you cannot do it from an ipad. You have to use a desktop or laptop computer to iniate Breakout rooms.

[dawn71]

 Hi.. i am also having trouble setting up rooms on zoom. I went to settings.. clicked acct management, then clicked account settings.. but didn t see in meeting advanced on the screen.. what do I do next pl

[SurfTheSurf]

Do we know if this has been rectified? It’s 2024, iPads are used worldwide by students and educators. Has Zoom been updated to allow for breakout rooms to be created on an iPad?

[ITBob]

I totally agree with you. 2024 iPads have more horsepower than many laptops and networking that is just as capable. So, to deny iPad users the same capabilities as desktop users is unfair and unnecessary.