Videoconference

We use a self-hosted Jitsi instance for video conferencing.

The server uses an automated deployment based on the heat-docker-jitsi-meet project.

Configuration is such everyone who knows the room can connect, unless the moderator sets a password/PIN. Opening a new room requires authentication. (Contact Kurt if you need a password.)

Usage

Connect with a desktop browser (Chrome/Chromium or other blink based browser recommended due to superior WebRTC implementation with SimulCast/SVC for VP8/VP9 – Safari & Firefox work, but cause higher data traffic). For mobile devices use the Jitsi Meet App.

Use the little arrows in the control bar at the bottom to select speaker, microphone and camera in case you lack audio/video. Occasionally, you can not hear all but one participant; in this case reconnecting typically helps.

We have an asterisk connected to some conference rooms to provide dial-in capabilities for folks that lack internet connectivity (but have a working phone connection).