Learn how to install and set up mmhmm depending on which version of mmhmm and the platform you're using.
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Table of contents
- Download and install mmhmm
- mmhmm user interface
- Select your camera
- Select and configure your microphone
- Set up your green screen
- Connect to video conferencing tools
Download and install mmhmm
- 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.
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Click Done. This will open the mmhmm desktop app.
- Click Log in with browser. 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.
- Go to the mmhmm download page and download Studio for Mac.
- Open the mmhmmStudio.pkg installer file.
- If you're prompted to give the installer access to your Downloads folder, click OK.
- If you encounter an The installation failed error, learn how to troubleshoot and resolve it.
- When the installation is complete, click Close.
- The mmhmm Studio app will automatically open. Sign in to your mmhmm account or create an mmhmm account.
mmhmm user interface
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mmhmm menu | Show or hide the mmhmm sidebar menu. |
Add content to slides | Use this menu to add slide content. |
Stage |
Where you will appear on screen as a presenter. |
Choose presentation |
Choose an existing presentation to work on. |
Add slide |
Create a new blank slide. |
On/off air | This label indicates whether or not people can join your room. When people are invited to your room, this indicator will turn green and say "On air". |
Invite people | Invite others to your mmhmm conversation. |
Join a conversation |
Join an existing mmhmm conversation. |
Quick tours |
Learn how to use mmhmm with an interactive guided tour. |
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. |
Account settings | Update your mmhmm account settings or set mmhmm to your preferred language. |
Style panel on/off | Show or hide the style panel. |
Style panel |
Access your appearance, background, and slide settings. |
Slide tray on/off |
Show or hide the slide tray at the bottom of the mmhmm window. |
Microphone/camera selector | Toggle your microphone and camera. You can also select your mic, camera, or speaker here. |
Record | Record your presentation and upload it to mmhmm. |
New presentation |
Create a new presentation. |
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Presentation library | Access all of your mmhmm presentations. |
Tabs | Organize multiple presentations with tabs. |
Stage | Where you will appear on screen as a presenter. |
Modes | Switch between Edit, Playback, and Share modes. |
Add slides or scenes | Add slides and scenes to your presentation. You can also manage your deleted slides here. |
Slide tray | Manage and edit your created slides. |
Record | Record your presentation and upload it to mmhmm. |
Slide positioning | Have your slides appear over your shoulder or in full screen. You can also choose to turn them off. |
Slide pagination | Paginate through slides using the arrow buttons. You can also manage your recorded takes here. |
Invite a friend |
Invite a friend to join mmhmm. |
Mic + Camera |
Toggle your microphone or camera. You can also select your mic and camera here. |
New Tab |
Open a new mmhmm presentation. |
Rooms + Presenter |
Change your background by selecting a room in the Rooms tab, or adjust your appearance by adding effects or enabling Big Hands in the Presenter tab. |
Away + Pointer |
Step away from your computer using the Away button, or use the laser pointer. |
Opacity |
Adjust your opacity, or how transparent you appear on stage. |
Scale |
Adjust how big or small you appear on stage. |
Anchor |
Quickly snap to a corner of the stage by selecting an anchor point. |
Frame type |
Choose between a silhouette, square, or circle frame. |
Effects |
Effects add an overlay to yourself or your presentation. |
Big Hands |
Big Hands mode lets you communicate visually over video by identifying specific hand gestures and turning them into giant emojis. |
Reset settings |
Reset your settings back to the defaults. |
Slide appearance |
Choose your preferred slide design by selecting a slide appearance option from the dropdown. |
Select your camera
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.
- 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.
Select and configure your microphone
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.
- 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.
Set up your green screen
If you have a physical green screen, you can use it to give you greater control over how your image appears in mmhmm. If you don't have a physical green screen, the virtual green screen included with mmhmm requires no additional setup.
Connect to video conferencing tools
You can connect mmhmm to your video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more to take your presentations to the next level
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.