Singing Carrots Studio: Video Room Host Page
URL: https://singingcarrots.com/video-room-host\ Access Level: Teacher / Ambassador accounts only
1. Account Identification
At the top of the page:
Banner:\
Ambassador Account — displayed in green to confirm educator access.
Welcome Message:
Welcome, Teacher!\ Please set your name to continue.\ Your name will be displayed to your students during video lessons and on your profile.
Form:
- Label: Your Full Name
- Input Field: (text box for entering display name)
- Hint: “This is how your students will see you.”
- Continue Button: Continue
2. Invite Link Generation
After typing in a name and clicking Continue, the system displays:
- Invite Link Field:\
Example:
https://singingcarrots.com/video-room/teacher-name - Copy Button: Copies the invite link to clipboard.
3. Pre-Call Test Popup
Below the teacher’s invite link, there is a video screen where a Pre-Call Test popup appears.
Header
Run a pre-call test\ A quick test to ensure your equipment is working properly and there are no technical difficulties in the meeting.
Test Items
- Camera (camera icon)
- Speaker (speaker icon)
- Mic (microphone icon)
- Connection (signal icon)
Buttons
- Skip test — bypasses diagnostics.
- Run test — launches interactive checks.
4. Test Sequence
Step 1 – Camera Test
- Prompt: Can you see yourself?
- Instruction: Ensure the correct camera is selected.
- Dropdown: Select video device.
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Buttons:
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No, I don’t
- Yes, I see myself\ (Both move to the next step.)
Step 2 – Speaker Test
- Audio Visualization: Music animation with speaker icon.
- Prompt: Can you hear the music?
- Instruction: Make sure the correct speaker is selected.
- Dropdown: Select output device.
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Buttons:
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No, I don’t → goes to Speaker Error step.
- Yes, I hear music → goes to Microphone Test.
Step 2a – Speaker Error Step
If user clicks No, I don’t:
Microphone test needs a speaker.\ We can’t successfully test your microphone without knowing your speaker is working.
- Speaker Selection Dropdown: Greyed out.
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Buttons:
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Back
- Skip this step
Step 3 – Microphone Test
- UI Change: Microphone icon with Recording text → switches to Speaker icon with Playback label.
- Instruction:
Say a few words; can you hear yourself play back?\ Make sure the correct microphone is selected.
Dropdown: Choose microphone input.
Buttons:
- No, I don’t
- Yes, I hear myself
Step 4 – Connection Test
After confirming the microphone:
- Loading Screen:
Testing your connection\ Please wait one moment…\ Shows progress percentage.
Then:
Finalizing results…
5. Test Results Screen
If all systems are good:
Everything looks great!\ All devices are working properly. You shouldn’t experience any problems during this meeting.
If issues are detected:
You might experience issues\ Some devices may not be working properly. See our steps to help fix any issues.
Device Summary Display: | Device | Status | |---------|---------| | Camera | ✅ / ❌ | | Speaker | ✅ / ❌ | | Mic | ✅ / ❌ | | Connection | ✅ / ❌ |
Options:
- Enable low data mode (toggle) — reduces video resolution for slow connections.
- Help me fix this (link) → https://whereby.helpscoutdocs.com/article/742-help-me-fix-this (only if errors detected)
- Run test again — restarts diagnostics.
- Continue — proceeds to meeting lobby.
6. Lobby (Pre-Meeting)
The teacher’s live camera preview is displayed.
Controls:
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Settings (2 buttons):
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One opens Video/Audio Settings.
- The other opens Effects Settings.
Settings Popup Includes:
- Video/Audio:\ Select camera, mic, speaker; noise reduction; HD/widescreen/mirror options.
- Effects:\ Background blur, preset images, or upload custom background.
- General:\ Language, skin tone for reactions.
- Advanced:\ Pre-call review, low data mode, reduce visual effects, picture-in-picture, keyboard shortcuts.
Other Buttons:
- Turn off Camera — join with camera disabled.
- Turn off Mic — join muted.
- Join Meeting — enters the live classroom.
7. Live Video Room Interface
Top Bar
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Top Left:\ People Counter — e.g.,
1/200.\ Clicking opens room details: -
Room size: Large (up to 200 people).
- Locked room: Guests need to knock to enter.
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Top Right:
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Picture-in-Picture — shows host’s video thumbnail when screen sharing.
- Meeting Diagnostics — displays participant connection quality; allows disabling all videos.
- Settings (gear) — opens settings menu.
- Three Dots Menu: Meeting timer toggle and “Hide toolbars.”
Bottom Toolbar
| Button | Function |
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| Cam | Toggles camera. Hover opens video device selector, background effects, and video settings. |
| Mic | Toggles microphone. Hover shows mic selector, noise reduction toggle, and audio settings. |
| Record | Start/stop recording of the session. |
| Start Transcribing | Start/stop automatic transcription. |
| Chat | Opens chat panel. Hover to raise hand or send emoji. Inside chat: access People panel, create breakout rooms, manage participants. |
| People | Opens People menu; hover allows breakout room management. |
| Leave | Leave the meeting or end for all (host only). |
8. Additional Interface Elements
- Room Link Field: Displays meeting URL with a Copy button.
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Pitch Monitor Integration:
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Button: Start Pitch Monitor → activates real-time pitch display.
- When active: Button changes to Pitch Monitor Active and shows the virtual piano with pitch line and note display.
- Link: Open full version in new tab → https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-monitor
Summary
The Video Room Host page transforms Singing Carrots Studio into a full-fledged virtual teaching environment.\ It allows teachers to:
- Host professional-grade HD lessons with pitch tools.
- Run technical diagnostics for smooth sessions.
- Access live pitch tracking and transcription.
- Maintain structured classroom control and student management tools — all within the Singing Carrots ecosystem.