Redeem now - You can enable a dark mode for Zoom whether you use the app in Windows, MacOS, iOS, or Android.
- To turn on dark mode in the desktop app, open Zoom's Settings and find the Theme controls on the General tab.
- On the mobile app, Zoom will use whatever dark mode settings your Android or iOS operating system is set to.
A lot of people now prefer to use dark mode because it flips the color palette, making most of an app's interface dark rather than light. This can reduce eye strain, especially early and late in the day. Like many popular apps, Zoom now offers the option to enable dark mode.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.To use dark mode in Zoom, you need to be using an updated version of the app. On Windows, you need Zoom version 5.10.0 or higher; on the Mac, Zoom needs to be version 4.6.0 or higher. To make sure you're running the right version, click the your account icon at the top right and then choose Check for Updates.
If you want to enable dark mode on the Zoom mobile app, you'll need version 5.2.0 or higher for the Android or iOS version of Zoom.
How to enable dark mode for Zoom on desktop
1. Start the Zoom app on your computer.
2. Click the profile picture at the top right and then click Settings.
3. On the General tab of the Settings window, find the Theme section.
4. Click Dark to enable dark mode immediately or click Use system setting to force Zoom to always automatically use whatever light or dark mode your operating system is set to.
How to enable dark mode for Zoom on mobile
The mobile app will automatically use whatever theme your Android or iPhone is using — there is no way to override this setting in the app itself. Be sure to turn on and use dark mode on your iPhone or use dark mode on your Android device to get Zoom to enter dark mode.
Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read lessncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxnpJqwqXvDmqmkZZ2ksaZ5xaipZrKfpLo%3D