Remote meetings are the way these days in this digital landscape. No matter if you are delivering a presentation, participating in a virtual interview, or only leading your team to the upcoming meeting — confidence and clarity of what you say is key. This is where a teleprompter can come in handy. What a lot of people miss is that you can turn your iPhone into a teleprompter so that when it comes to delivery, you do not forget what to say and are then able to deliver flawlessly. Here is how to use a teleprompter for iPhone for remote meetings in this quick guide.

Why use a teleprompter for iPhone

A teleprompter makes it so you do not have to memorize long scripts or keep looking down at your notes all the time, which helps you maintain eye contact with your audience. Which results in a more interactive and professional appearance. Whether you host regular webinars, pitch ideas to clients, or even just record training videos – the teleprompter makes it easier for you to stay on track and fully connected.

Step 1: Choose the Right Teleprompter App

So, the first and most important thing is an iPhone teleprompter app. Several apps in the App Store can turn your iPhone into a teleprompter befitting any major network newsroom. PromptSmart Pro, Teleprompter App by FDD, BIGVU, etc. Download and Install the App on your iPhone, after selecting an appropriate app for yourself.

Step 2: Write or Import Your Script

Once you downloaded your teleprompter app, the next step is to type in the scripts. You could either manually type it into their app, or they can import from someplace else — maybe a Word document or even a cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc)

Your script should be clear, concise, and easy to understand.

Step 3: Adjust the Settings

Customize the teleprompter app to work with your script. Important settings that should be configured: Scroll Speed, Font Size, and mirror options to the orientation of the screen.

Step 4 Position Your iPhone Right

One of the best parts about using a teleprompter for iPhone is that it can work in harmony with various remote meeting apps by just detecting where you are looking.

Here's how to do it:

You need a Tripod: Try to use a tripod or phone stand and position your iPhone at eye level if you can. This will have you looking right at the camera, reading, and keeping eye contact with your viewers.

Position a webcam: If you are using a webcam or laptop camera, put the iPhone as close to this camera. This eliminates the visible eye shift associated with looking away from reading your script.

Test the Lighting: Make sure, you have some good lighting to brighten up your face when on camera. Try to only take calls in well-lit places, or where there is soft lighting that can help those looking at you.

Step 5 — Practice makes perfect

With everything in place, it's time to practice. Run your script twice, to know how fast will the video scroll and where can you add pauses. If you find that your tongue is getting tied, slow down the scrolling teleporting speed or divide some longer sentences into shorter ones.

Installing a teleprompter for iPhone helps you, even more, to communicate effectively and remotely during remote meetings. This is particularly handy if you have long presentations, or need to stick to a point and don't want to continuously look down for notes. With the right option, settings tweaks, and mindful positioning of your iPhone, you can give well-polished high-impact presentations.