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How to prepare your Mac automatically for video meetings

Configure Meeting Mode to respond to active Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet calls and restore your previous settings when the call ends.

6 min read5 stepsBefore you startSupported test callConservative settingsRestoration check
Step 1

Before you start

Choose meeting settings. Review the current Tapquence screen and the requirements above before changing anything.

  • Supported test call
  • Conservative settings
  • Restoration check
How to prepare your Mac automatically for video meetings in the current Tapquence app
Step 2

Enable detection

Meeting Mode prepares your Mac when an active video call begins. Opening Zoom, Microsoft Teams or a browser tab alone should not be enough; Tapquence looks for an active call and asks before changing anything.

Quick answer

Configure Meeting Mode, choose notification, volume and notes options, then enable detection. Approve the prompt when a real call starts.

1. Enable meeting detection

Open Smart Automations and select Meeting Mode. Switch detection on only after reviewing the settings.

2. Choose interruption behaviour

Decide whether Meeting Mode should use Do Not Disturb or your configured Focus workflow during the call.

3. Set a meeting volume

Choose whether Tapquence should set a consistent output volume. The previous level is restored after the call where supported.

4. Choose an optional notes app

Select a notes application if you want it brought forward after approving Meeting Mode. Leave the option set to None when you do not need it.

5. Test restoration

Join a short test call, approve the prompt and then end the call. Confirm that Focus, display and volume return to their previous state.

Step 3

Test the result

Run the smallest useful example once and verify the result before enabling repetition or relying on the complete workflow.

SuccessAn active supported call triggers an approval request, applies only the selected settings and restores them afterward.
TipOpening Zoom, Teams or a browser tab is not the same as an active call. Test with a short real meeting.
Step 4

Troubleshoot

1. Check the starting state

Confirm the installed app, target, folder or meeting is the one described in this guide.

2. Test one change

Reduce the workflow to the smallest failing action and change only one setting at a time.

3. Re-run safely

Use harmless data, add more time where needed and keep the stop control available.

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Step 5

Continue learning

Continue with the matching Tapquence feature or move through the guide sequence.

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