mmhmm was built to make work over video better. Read this guide to get started and learn the basics.
Download and install mmhmm
Select an operating system below for instructions on how to install mmhmm on your device.
- Go to the mmhmm download page and download mmhmm for Mac.
- Open the mmhmm.pkg installer file.
- If you're prompted to give the installer access to your Downloads folder, click OK.
- If you encounter a The installation failed error, learn how to troubleshoot and resolve it.
- When the installation is complete, click Close.
- A prompt will appear requesting access to your camera and microphone. Click Allow for both permissions.
- Next to Install the mmhmm camera, click Install.
- A prompt will appear asking you to enable system extensions which are required for mmhmm to work properly. Click Open System Settings.
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In the Privacy & Security settings, click Allow in the System software from application "mmhmm" was blocked from loading section.
If you're using macOS Sequoia (15.0 or later), you may have to enable the camera from a different menu. Navigate to General > Login Items & Extensions. Then, click the i button next to Camera Extensions. In the window that appears, click the toggle button next to mmhmm to enable the mmhmm camera. Then click Done.
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Click Done. This will open the mmhmm desktop app.
- Click Sign In in the top-right hand corner. If you don't have an mmhmm account, click Create one here.
- Go to the mmhmm download page and download mmhmm for Windows.
- Open the mmhmm.msi installer file.
- When the installation is complete, click Finish. If the Launch mmhmm checkbox is selected, the mmhmm app will open automatically.
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Click Log in with browser. If you don't have an mmhmm account, click Create one here.
Download and install the Join mmhmm app from the Apple App Store.
Learn the basics
After you download and install mmhmm, open it. You'll be greeted with the start screen, followed by the general user interface.
Tip: Click the images below to zoom in/out.
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New presentations tab |
Create a new mmhmm presentation or record a video using the Questions AI interview feature. |
| Import slide deck |
Import a slide deck or PDF into mmhmm. |
| Presentations library |
Open the presentation library and choose one of your existing presentations or videos to work on. |
| New presentation layout |
Create a new presentation with a slide layout. |
| Questions |
Make a video with Questions - mmhmm will start an interview and record your answers for you. |
| Open most recent presentation |
Open the most recent presentation you worked on. |
| Cancel | Close the welcome screen. |
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New presentation/ |
Create a new mmhmm presentation or record a video using the Questions AI interview feature. |
| Add content to slides | Use this menu to add content to your presentation slides. |
| Presentation library |
Open the presentation library and choose one of your existing presentations or videos to work on. |
| Currently opened presentation |
View the name of your current presentation. Click the name to edit it. Click the drop-down arrow for more options. |
| Invite / Join |
Invite other people to your mmhmm presentation or join an existing mmhmm conversation. |
| Account and app settings |
Access account, theme, and language settings, mmhmm terms of service, and privacy policy. Also, access videos you created and ones shared with you. |
| Help |
Search the help center, ask the mmhmm community, contact support, watch tutorial videos, read release notes, access quick tours, or go on a live video call with an mmhmm expert. |
| Turn sidebar and slide tray on/off | Show or hide the sidebar and slide tray. |
| Stage |
This is where you will appear on screen as a presenter. |
| Sidebar |
Access your appearance, background, pointer, and slide content settings. The options in the sidebar change depending on what's selected on the mmhmm stage. |
| Add new slide |
Create a new slide from a list of default layouts. |
| Show notes/Mini remote |
Open the mini remote and speaker notes window. |
| Undo/Redo |
Undo or redo an action. (Not available in the video editor.) |
| Record |
Record a video and upload it to mmhmm. |
| Questions |
Analyze your video using AI and add more information to your video. |
| Recorded videos list |
View a list of all recorded videos that are related to the currently opened presentation. You can watch, edit, or download them here too. |
| Slide tray |
This is where all of your mmhmm presentation slides appear. |
| Camera and microphone on/off |
Turn your microphone and camera on and off. You can also select your mic, camera, or speaker output here. |
Set up your camera, green screen, and microphone
Once you've downloaded and installed mmhmm, take a few minutes to set up your camera, green screen, and microphone. Click below to learn more.
To appear as a presenter in your mmhmm conversation or presentation, you'll need to connect your webcam to mmhmm.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to the Camera icon.
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In the menu, select the camera you want to use.
Your camera image will appear on the stage along with your background and slide content.
Learn how to optimize your webcam setup for mmhmm.
If you have a physical green screen, you can use it to give you greater control over how your image appears in mmhmm. To set mmhmm to use a physical green screen:
- Click the dropdown arrow next to the Camera icon.
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In the menu, select I have a greenscreen.
If you don't have a physical green screen, the virtual green screen included with mmhmm requires no additional setup. The virtual green screen is applied automatically whenever you use the Silhouette frame, or when you enable a background color with the Circle frame.
To talk in your mmhmm conversation or record your mmhmm presentation, you'll need to connect your microphone to mmhmm.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to the Microphone icon.
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In the menu, select the microphone you want to use.
Test your mic by making some noise and watching the sound input level display. If it moves along with the sounds you’re making, your mic is working properly.
What to do after setting up mmhmm
Now that mmhmm has been set up on your computer, learn how to use it and get more out of it:
- Choose your background - Set the tone for your presentation or conversation by choosing the perfect background.
- Adjust your appearance - A great show uses space, lighting, and special effects to make the speaker look their best.
- Create a presentation - Create a presentation in mmhmm to help you convey your message.
- Share your presentation - Invite others to work on your presentation together.
- Record and share videos - Save time on meetings by recording and sharing your presentation as a video.
- Use Questions and Highlights - AI-assisted Questions and Highlights help you bring out your best self and be great on video.
- Use mmhmm with Zoom or Google Meet - mmhmm is compatible with most popular video conferencing tools, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more.
Try mmhmm for free! Don’t see the answer to your question? If you’re having technical difficulties or want to suggest a topic for this guide, submit a support ticket or email us at help@mmhmm.app.