BigBlueButton (BBB) App

BigBlueButton is an open-source web collaboration software used by education organizations for online learning and training. BigBlueButton enables users to conduct web-conferencing and share documents, audio, and video files. The software’s whiteboard feature allows presenters to mark valuable topics in the presentation. In addition, its polling feature engages learners and helps the presenter to receive feedback. BigBlueButton’s desktop sharing feature extends beyond slides and allows moderators to share their screens with the audience, enabling a better understanding of topics.

Key features of the Rocket.Chat - BigBlueButton integration

• Real-time communication with integrated chat.

• Initiate calls from Rocket.Chat directly without having to switch tools.

• Check user names and avatars before initiating calls.

• End the call automatically.

Here are a few additional features for our Enterprise plan:

• Record and list call details to check users who joined the call.

• Ring users before initiating a call.

• A record of the call history.

Download the BigBlueButton app

A BigBlueButton server is required for this integration.

To download the BigBlueButton app, follow these steps:

1. Go to Administration > Apps > Marketplace.

2. Search for the BigBlueButton app.

3. Click Install. Accept the terms and conditions and the required permissions.

Set up the BBB app

To set up the BBB app on your workspace, follow these steps:

1. Confirm that the app is enabled.

2. Run sudo bbb-conf --secret on the BBB server. It gives you a URL and a Secret. See BBB's documentation.

3. Use this URL and Shared Secret in the Settings tab of the app to connect to BBB.

4. Register Hook: Enable this option to register a webhook on BBB to close conference calls automatically when they end. It requires the bbb-webhook package.

5. Custom parameter for bbb-client: Add additional parameters to the BBB call URL. Enter the keys and values in the JSON format. The parameter names must start with userdata-bbb. See Application parameters for details.

6. Click Save changes.

Configure conference calls using the BBB app

To configure the BBB video conference on your workspace, follow these steps:

1. Go to Administration > Settings > Conference Call.

2. Select BigBlueButton as the Default Provider.

3. Enable or disable the call option in DMs, public channels, private channels, and teams as per your needs.

4. Click Save changes.

Initiate calls using the BBB app

The BigBlueButton app is successfully configured on your workpace. Follow Conference Call User's Guide to start using it.