When hosting and moderating a webinar session it is advised that you use a desktop computer with a stable browser such as Chrome. This way you will have the most stable connection and flexibility to manage your session and attendees.
Until recently the only way to access Collaborate on mobile was through the app (IOS & Android), which offered a limited features version of the tool, that was adequate for participation in a session but would not be suitable for hosting.
A recent update to the tool allowed it to be open using the Browser on a mobile device, which gives full functionality and works very well, but it is still advised to use a PC for the stability it offers and the ability to have an Ethernet connection, rather than Wi-Fi.
Feature comparison chart
| Feature | Browser (PC/Mac) | Mobile App | Browser on Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Shared Content | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Share Whiteboard | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Share Files | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Share Application | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Send/Receive Chat Messages | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Participate in Breakout Rooms | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Setup Breakout Rooms | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Share Audio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Share Video | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Respond to Polls | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Launch Polls | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Annotate | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Set Timer | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Set Status | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Manage Attendees | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Set Away Status | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Raise Hand | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Record Session | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Guide last updated on January 30, 2023
