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Digital Samba features

These features are baked into Digital Samba.
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High-quality video

Enjoy crisp audio and sharp video that adapts to your network conditions for a smooth meeting experience.

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Screen sharing

Share your screen to present slides, demo an app, or walk everyone through a document live.

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Whiteboard

Sketch ideas, explain concepts, or brainstorm together in real time using a shared digital whiteboard.

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Participant list

See who’s in the meeting at a glance and manage attendees easily as a host or moderator.

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Group chat

Keep the conversation flowing with a shared chat where everyone can contribute and download the full conversation afterward.

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Private chat

Send one-on-one messages during a meeting for quick side discussions or to follow up discreetly.

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Polling

Run quick polls with up to 30 answer options, allow mobile users to vote, and manage polls directly through our API if you need full control.

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Quizzes

Launch quizzes to check understanding and keep participants engaged. Responses are auto-submitted when time runs out.

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Q&A

Keep your meetings organised with a dedicated Q&A feature where participants can submit and upvote questions, and moderators can edit them if needed.

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Shared notes

Collaborate on notes directly during the meeting so nothing gets lost and everyone stays on the same page.

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Breakout rooms

Split participants into smaller groups for focused discussions with tools like timers, automatic recording, custom roles, and the option to remove someone directly from a breakout room.

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Hand raise

Let participants signal when they’d like to speak, just like raising a hand in a real room.

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Emoji reactions

Give instant feedback, show agreement, or acknowledge speakers with emoji reactions.

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Cloud recordings

Record your sessions to the cloud and access them anytime. Great for sharing, reviewing, or keeping records.

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Restreamer

Extend the reach of your live session by restreaming it to YouTube, Cloudflare, Vimeo, Linkedin, and any custom RTMP destination.

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Full screen and pinning

Focus on what matters by pinning key speakers or switching to full-screen mode when you need zero distractions.

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Multi-language support

Choose your preferred language and make sure everyone feels at home wherever they’re joining from.

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Remote audio and video muting

Moderators can mute participants' mics or cameras if needed, keeping things on track and distraction-free.

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Waiting room/lobby

Control who joins your meeting with a virtual lobby where guests wait until you’re ready to let them in.

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Pre-join screen

Before jumping into a meeting, check your microphone and camera settings so everything’s just right.

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Pause/unpause video stream

Step away without leaving the meeting. Pause your video and come back when you’re ready.

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Picture-in-picture mode

Keep your meeting visible in a small floating window while you switch between apps or check emails.

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Role & permission management

Assign different roles to participants and control who can present, moderate, or manage the session.

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Real-time invitations

Invite new participants on the fly and have them join instantly- no delays, no fuss.

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Virtual backgrounds

Hide your surroundings or add a professional touch by using a virtual background of your choice.

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Recording bookmarks

Mark important moments during a recording so you can jump straight to them later. Great for reviews and summaries.

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Push content to participants

Present with confidence. Moderators can instantly bring content like whiteboards, screens, or files into focus for everyone.

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Vimeo integration

Easily share Vimeo videos during a session without needing to switch tabs or screens.

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Download shared files

Participants can download any files shared in the meeting. No need to follow up by email.

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Dark mode

Switch to a dark interface for a more comfortable viewing experience especially during long meetings or late nights.

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Vanity URLs

Give your meeting links a name that's easy to share and remember.

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End-to-end encryption

Keep your conversations private with full end-to-end encryption.

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TLS encryption

All communication is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS protocols.

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Anonymised user IDs

Protect participant privacy by replacing identifiable information with anonymous session IDs.

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Token-based security

Control access using secure tokens with an option to prevent users from joining multiple sessions using the same token.

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Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Add an extra layer of security with mobile-friendly two-factor login for account access.

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Connection error detection & correction

We detect network issues in real time and apply smart recovery to keep your meeting running smoothly.

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Bandwidth management

Automatically adjust video quality to match each participant’s internet connection.

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MOS scoring

Monitor media quality using Mean Opinion Score metrics for consistent performance insights.

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System diagnostics

Built-in tools help users test their connection and device setup to resolve issues before entering the room.

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AI Transcriptions

Get a full written transcript of your meeting, available after the session.

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AI Captions

Turn on live captions so everyone can follow along even in noisy environments or if they’re hard of hearing.

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AI Summaries

Receive a smart summary after your meeting that highlights key takeaways and discussion points.

Digital Samba Embedded features

Everything above, plus everything below

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Extensive API

Anything you can do via the user interface can also be done via the API.

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SDK support

Control the UI and subscribe to events with just a few lines of Javascript.

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Webhooks

Subscribe to key events like session started, participant joined, recording ready, and much more.

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Logo and colour branding

You can customise logos, colours, fonts to whatever fits your brand.

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CNAME white labelling

Remove any and all references to Digital Samba by hooking up your own domain.

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PSTN dial-in support

Let participants join the meeting by calling in from the phone.

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Nudge our roadmap

Shape the future and ensure that your priorities are considered on our roadmap.

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Private Slack channel

Get access to a channel for your team to communicate with us about your integration needs.

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