Uscreen offers powerful ways to integrate Zoom with your live streaming strategy.
Our recommended method is using Gated Zoom Links, which allows your members to join interactive Zoom meetings directly through your Uscreen platform.
Alternatively, you can broadcast from Zoom to Uscreen using the Zoom Live Streaming app.
This article covers both methods, with a focus on the simpler and more interactive Gated Zoom Links approach.
Gated Zoom Links (Recommended)
🚀 You can now use Zoom meetings as a gated live stream with Uscreen!
ℹ️ INFO: Gated Zoom Links is our recommended method for interactive live sessions where you want to see and interact with your members in real-time.
This allows you to schedule, promote, and restrict access to your Zoom-based sessions just like you would with a standard live stream, without needing to use RTMP or the built-in Live Studio.
Admin Setup
Navigate to Content > Live Streaming
Click Add New
Choose Zoom as the Live Event Type
Copy and paste your Zoom link onto the Meeting Link field
Fill out the details of your live stream (e.g., title, description, etc.)
Configure the Access and Pricing options
Schedule the Preregistration
Set the Visbility to Publish
Click Save Changes
When ready to Go Live, click Start Live Stream
💡 TIP: Make sure your Zoom Meeting is already started before going live in Uscreen. Your members will be able to join as soon as you go live.
Member Experience
When a member visits your live event.
Before the event starts
They'll see a countdown timer and can pre-register
When the event is live
A Join on Zoom button appears instead of a video player
Joining the meeting
Clicking the button opens the Zoom app and takes them to your meeting
ℹ️ INFO: For members without access, they'll see purchase options instead.
Cross-Platform Behavior
Web
Users click Join on Zoom and are directed to the Zoom web client or app
Mobile apps
Users tap Join on Zoom and their Zoom app opens automatically
TV apps
Since Zoom meetings don't open on TVs, we show a QR code that users can scan with their phone to join
📝 NOTE: Unlike the Uscreen Live Studio or RTMP streams, direct Zoom streams are not recorded by Uscreen. If you want a replay, you'll need to record the session manually in Zoom and then upload your recording.
🔗 Learn more about Uploading a Video
Stream Zoom using RTMP (Alternative)
Use this method if you want to broadcast your Zoom meeting to Uscreen without sending users to Zoom directly.
If you prefer to broadcast your Zoom meeting directly to Uscreen (rather than sending users to Zoom), you can use Zoom's Live Streaming app to stream your session to Uscreen via RTMP.
📝 NOTE: Some features of Zoom such as Polls, Reactions, and Zoom Chat will not be available when streaming to Uscreen this way.
Zoom Workplace, Webinars and certain features require a paid Zoom account.
🔗 Learn more about Hosting a webinar with RTMP livestream
Admin Setup
Navigate to Content > Live Streaming
Click Add New
Choose Stream Software | RTMP as the Live Event Type
Fill out the details of your live stream (e.g., title, description, etc.)
Configure the Access and Pricing options
Schedule the Preregistration
Set the Visbility to Publish
Click Save Changes
Copy your Stream URL and Stream Key
Input your Stream URL and Stream Key as Custom RTMP in Zoom Webinar
When ready to Go Live, click Start Live Stream in Uscreen
🔗 Learn more about Starting a Webinar in Zoom Workspace
Member Experience
With this method, members:
Stay within the Uscreen platform to watch your stream
Can use Uscreen's Live Chat feature to communicate
Don't need to have Zoom installed
Can watch on any device that supports Uscreen, including TV apps
💡 TIP: This method is better for one-way presentations where you don't need to see or hear your audience.
🔗 Learn more about Setting Up a Live Stream with 3rd Party Tools
Comparison of the Two Methods
Feature | Gated Zoom Links | Zoom Live Streaming Via Uscreen |
Interaction | Full two-way interaction (participants can be seen and heard) | One-way broadcast (viewers can only watch) |
Member Experience | Your members will click a link and open Zoom to attend | Your members will access and attend via Uscreen |
Setup Complexity | Simple (just paste a Zoom link) | More complex (requires RTMP setup) |
Recording | Must be done manually in Zoom | Automatically recorded in Uscreen |
Chat | Uses Zoom's native chat | Uses Uscreen's live chat |
Quality | Depends on Zoom's settings | May reduce quality to save bandwidth |
Reporting | Any reporting on attendance will need to be found in Zoom | You'll find an attendee list and live stream reporting in Uscreen |
Best for | Interactive workshops, coaching, Q&As | Presentations, webinars where viewer interaction isn't needed |
FAQs
Can I use a free Zoom account for live streaming?
Can I use a free Zoom account for live streaming?
For the Gated Zoom Links method, you can use any Zoom account, though some features may be limited with a free account. For the Live Streaming App method, you need a paid Zoom account as the free version doesn't support custom live streaming.
Will my Zoom stream be recorded automatically?
Will my Zoom stream be recorded automatically?
If you use the Gated Zoom Links method, Uscreen does not automatically record your session. You'll need to record manually in Zoom and upload the recording to Uscreen afterward. If you use the Zoom Live Streaming App method, Uscreen will automatically record the stream.
Can mobile users join my Zoom live stream?
Can mobile users join my Zoom live stream?
Yes, mobile users can join your Zoom live stream. For Gated Zoom Links, they'll need the latest version of the Uscreen app (v.3.2.3+) and will be redirected to the Zoom app on their device.
What if I encounter an error when setting up the Zoom app?
What if I encounter an error when setting up the Zoom app?
If you see an error like "Failed to connect to Zoom services," verify that you've added the Stream URL and Key correctly. If the issue persists, contact Zoom Support as this is typically an issue with Zoom, not Uscreen.
Where can I find live stream reports and analytics?
Where can I find live stream reports and analytics?
If you host your live event in Uscreen through Zoom's Live Streaming App, you'll find an attendees list and live stream analytics inside of Uscreen. If you're using Gated Zoom Links and hosting your event directly within Zoom, no reporting will be available in Uscreen. You'll need to find reports and analytics in Zoom directly.