Stay connected with your mother through Apple TV's Zoom capabilities

Zoom is now available on Apple TV, allowing users to use their iPhone camera as the camera and their TV as the screen for video calls. This cross-platform app eliminates the need for Android users to make excuses for not calling their iPhone-wielding family members.

While FaceTime has previously worked on Apple TV with Continuity Camera, Zoom offers a different option for those who prefer a different app or need to communicate with non-iPhone users. The use of Continuity Camera ensures that the camera focuses on the most important faces and can even track movement.

Setting up Zoom on Apple TV is a straightforward process, requiring the Zoom app on Apple TV and a few taps to connect the iPhone as the camera. A notable recommendation is to invest in a basic tripod to keep the camera steady and avoid causing motion sickness during video calls. This also allows users to focus more on the family they are calling rather than having to hold the phone.