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react-native-zoom-us-bridge

This library bridges React Native with zoom.us SDK and implements the SDK authentication process.

Library updated to use iOS SDK 5.0.24433.0616 and Android SDK version 5.0.24437.0708, or higher

Note: User login using zoom user accounts is not implemented.

Installation

Install the library from npm:

npm i @iagocavalcante/react-native-zoom-us-bridge --save

yarn add @iagocavalcante/react-native-zoom-us-bridge

Linking

Library autolinks for React-Native 60 or higher.

RN 59 or lower please make sure to

react-native link @iagocavalcante/react-native-zoom-us-bridge

Then follow the instructions for your platform to add ZoomUS SDK into your project:

iOS ZoomUS SDK installation

Due to the size of the sdk you will need to enable git lfs

brew install git-lfs
git lfs install

Setup your Podfile by adding this line inside of your app target (found at ios/Podfile).

pod 'ZoomSDK', :git => 'https://github.com/iagocavalcante-org/zoom-us-ios-sdk-dev-pod.git'

Note: This particular pod cannot be used for release build. You must use the production Pod instead. However, this pod file does not work with simulators.

Then run in the ios folder

pod install

Production Zoom.us SDK

`pod 'ZoomSDK', :git => 'https://github.com/iagocavalcante-org/zoom-us-ios-sdk-pod.git'`

Download zoom.us iOS SDK at https://github.com/zoom/zoom-sdk-ios

Unzip the sdk and locate contents.
Drag lib folder into the iOS Project
Make sure to check copy if needed
Rename folder to ZoomSDK double check by looking up the folder in finder or terminal.
On Xcode Open ZoomSDK folder, find MobileRTC.framework, drag it to General -> Frameworks, Libraries... make sure its set to Embed & Sign (ios_image5)
Verify the ZoomSDK folder is in Build Phases, Copy Bundle Resources, if not, drag the folder in there.

See here for more information.

Bitcode

Zoom SDK library does not support bitcode. Please make sure to set bitcode to No npm.io

App store submission (iOS)

The app's Info.plist file must contain a NSCameraUsageDescription and NSMicrophoneUsageDescription with a description explaining clearly why your app needs access to the camera and microphone, otherwise Apple will reject your app submission.

Android ZoomUS SDK installation

If you are using RN 59 or lower, you will need to enable Android X. Add this to your gradle.properties

android.useAndroidX=true
android.enableJetifier=true

There are no semi-auto way to install the Android SDK at the moment. It must be done 100% manually.

Download zoom.us Android SDK at https://github.com/zoom/zoom-sdk-android

Unzip the sdk and locate commonlib and mobilertc.
Drag both folders into your android project (Project/android)
Open android/settings.gradle
Add the following string , ':mobilertc', ':commonlib' into the include ':app'
Open android/build.gradle

Update your SDK versions to match the following

    buildToolsVersion = "29.0.0"
    minSdkVersion = 21
    compileSdkVersion = 29
    targetSdkVersion = 28

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Open android/app/build.gradle
Add multiDexEnabled true into defaultConfig

See here for more information.

Zoom Account Setup

Signup for an account
Verify your email
Signin to the developer console
Agree to terms of becoming a developer
Create a new SDK App
Create a new JWT App (optional for hosting meetings)

Usage

Storing App/Jwt key on app securely

You should avoid hardcoding your App/Jwt key and secret. In our example we hardcode the data for example only. There are various ways to store your key/secret safely on the net. Please make sure to read and find your best possible way. rn security

Basic joining meeting

APP key and secret is required

import RNZoomUsBridge from '@iagocavalcante/react-native-zoom-us-bridge';

RNZoomUsBridge.initialize(
  ZOOM_APP_KEY,
  ZOOM_APP_SECRET,
);

RNZoomUsBridge.joinMeeting(
  meetingId,
  userName,
  meetingPassword,
);

Hosting meeting

JWT key and secret is required

import RNZoomUsBridge from '@iagocavalcante/react-native-zoom-us-bridge';

RNZoomUsBridge.initialize(
  ZOOM_APP_KEY,
  ZOOM_APP_SECRET,
);

// create accessToken used to communicate with zoom api
const accessToken = await RNZoomUsBridge.createJWT(
  ZOOM_JWT_APP_KEY,
  ZOOM_JWT_APP_SECRET
).then().catch((err) => console.log(err));

// use accessToken to get userId of the user account you are creating the meeting with
const userId = await getUserID('user@email.com', accessToken);

// use the userId to obtain the user Zoom Access Token
const userZak = await createUserZAK(userId, accessToken);

// use Access Token etc, to create a meeting
const createMeetingResult = await createMeeting(userId, accessToken);

// get meeting id from result
const {id: meetingId} = createMeetingResult;

// use the meeting Id, userId, user name and user zoom access token to start & join the meting
RNZoomUsBridge.startMeeting(
  meetingId,
  userName,
  userId,
  userZak
);

Events from zoom sdk

Use event emitter to listen for meeting state changes

import RNZoomUsBridge, {RNZoomUsBridgeEventEmitter} from '@iagocavalcante/react-native-zoom-us-bridge';

const meetingEventEmitter = new NativeEventEmitter(RNZoomUsBridgeEventEmitter);

meetingEventEmitter.addListener(
  'SDKInitialized',
  () => {
    console.log("SDKInitialized");
  }
);

Listener	Description
SDKInitialized	Status update - SDK initialized successfully
meetingStarted	Status update - Meeting started successfully
meetingJoined	Status update - Meeting joined successfully
meetingEnded	Status update - Meeting ended without error
meetingStatusChanged	Status update - Updates the meeting status
meetingError	Error - Meeting ended with error
waitingRoomActive	Log - Meeting waiting room is active

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Zoom US bridge join a meeting created from other zoom apps?

Yes, as long as waiting room is turned off (iOS only), and user does not need to login.

Can Zoom US bridge create a meeting?

Yes.

Can Zoom US bridge start a meeting?

Yes, as long as the user matches the user whom created the meeting.

Can Zoom US bridge join a meeting with waiting room enabled ?

Yes. This is supported in both iOS and Android.

Can Zoom US bridge join a meeting that have not started?

No, not currently (iOS only).

Can Zoom US bridge use Zoom's custom UI?

No, not currently.

Why is there event listener if startMeeting and joinMeeting already returns result?

The result returned from startMeeting and joinMeeting are simple status that indicate if the command was executed successfully or not. The actual meeting joined status might not be available until a few seconds later. Always rely on the meetingJoined listener to determine if meeting have been joined successfully.