Joining a Webex Session Using the Smartphone App

Owned by Dan Jakubiak
Last updated: Nov 29, 2022
3 min read

Faculty, students, and staff can join a session using the Webex app for smartphones. The Webex application can be installed on Apple and Android devices. 

Using the Webex Smartphone App

If your phone detects that you are in a moving vehicle, the app will switch to Audio Only Mode. After the automatic switch, you may manually return to video mode if you wish. Learn more about the Audio Only Mode at the bottom of this guide.

Whether you received a Webex link through your email, a website, or other messaging application, you can open the link while on your phone to join the session from your smartphone.

  1. Click on the meeting link you received.

  2. One of two things will happen after your browser opens:

    1. If you have the app on your mobile device already, the app will open automatically and bring you to your video preview screen.

    2. If you do not have the app on your mobile device, you will be asked to download the app or join by phone call.

      download or call


      Webex is available on both Android and iOS devices. Select the appropriate download option. 

      1. Webex Mobile App (Android)

      2. Webex Mobile App (iOS)

  3. You will be brought to the video preview screen. Here, you can mute your microphone or camera before joining the Meeting.

    1. Make sure you are set to "Use Internet for audio."

    2. You can also switch to the rear-facing camera before you begin.

  4. Once in the call, you have the same options to mute your device, switch the active camera, and leave the call. You now have access to the "More Options" button.

  5. Click on the ellipsis button to see the More Options menu.
    Note: The screenshot below was taken on the Host's phone, so you may see options here that you will not see on your own phone.

Audio Only Mode

While in the app, you may enter Audio Only Mode. This will disable incoming video and your outgoing video as well. This will decrease your bandwidth requirements.

To enter Audio Only Mode, tap on the ellipsis button to view the More Options menu. Then, select Audio Only Mode. If you would like to leave this mode to return to video mode, swipe from the right to the left side of the screen.

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