> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.scoot.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Scoot Platform Overview: Features & Benefits # Scoot Platform Overview: Features & Benefits Scoot is a next-generation virtual meeting and event platform that reimagines how people connect online. Unlike traditional video conferencing tools, Scoot recreates the energy and spontaneity of in-person interactions by allowing users to move freely around a virtual room, dynamically engage with others, and experience events that feel genuinely human. From large webinars to onboarding sessions, training, recruiting, and networking events, Scoot combines immersive interaction, AI-powered intelligence, and enterprise-grade scalability to help organizations host meetings that truly move people. ## 1. Stage Magic (Presentation Mode) ### Key Features * **Dynamic Gallery Behavior:** Attendees can see presenters and other participants in our gallery layout with options for **favoriting** specific attendees and customizable **gallery tabs** for organized viewing. * **Active Speaker Detection:** Automatically highlights who’s speaking, helping audiences follow the conversation naturally. * **Audience Reactions:** Participants can use emoji reactions in real time without interrupting the flow of the presentation. * **Screen Sharing Options:** Share **static pages**, **videos**, or **Vimeo links** directly through Scoot’s presentation stage. * **Multiple Presenters:** Seamlessly transition between speakers or co-presenters with up to 4 presenters at once. * **Audience Modes:** Control audience participation with configurable audio interaction settings, ideal for webinars or moderated sessions. * **Recording:** Automatically record presentations for post-event viewing. ### Benefits * Keeps audiences visually and emotionally engaged. * Simplifies complex multi-presenter workflows. * Provides post-event value through recording and summaries. ## 2. Group Screen Share ### Features * Groups can screen share independently during breakout-style collaboration sessions. * Smooth transition between **leaving** and **joining** groups ensures flexible team dynamics. ### Benefits * Encourages active collaboration in smaller teams. * Mirrors real-world meeting spontaneity inside larger virtual environments. ## 3. Mingle Mode ### Features * **Search:** Find specific attendees instantly. * **Toasts:** Live video notifications that enhance awareness. * **Ice Breakers:** Built-in conversational prompts to spark engagement. * **Reactions:** Quick emojis to show engagement. * **Group Size Indicator:** Displays to show the group size and when a max is reached. * **Soft and Hard Caps**: Allows groups to grow naturally beyond the soft cap and up to the hard cap true maximum size. * **Special Access Groups:** Create groups with manual admission for VIPs, hosts, or designated users. * **Zoom Controls:** Adjustable zoom for better spatial awareness. ### Benefits * Replicates organic networking experiences found in real-life events. * Helps attendees meet more people and make meaningful connections. * Offers hosts control over group interactions while maintaining a sense of freedom. ## 4. Smart Badges ### Features * **Visibility:** Display customized badges showing user details, roles, or status. * **Find:** Instantly locate others in the room by badge attributes. * **Teleport:** Jump directly to another attendee or group. * **Editing:** Modify your Smart Badge on the fly to update title, company, or custom fields. ### Benefits * Empowers personalized networking and identification. * Enables smarter matchmaking for sales, recruiting, and events. ## 5. Visual Indicators * Show contextual color cues depending on answers to Smart Badge questions so users know who is who in the space. * Provides **nonverbal feedback loops** that make large-scale meetings easier to follow. ## 6. Chat & Moderation ### Features * **Regular Chat:** Real-time messaging within the room. * **Host Chat:** Private host communication for coordination. * **Moderation Tools:** Approve and dismiss messages, manage participants, and maintain decorum. ### Benefits * Streamlines engagement and Q\&A. * Keeps hosts in control of the room’s tone and flow. ## 7. Audio & Video Permissions ### Features * Fine-grained mic and camera controls. * Clear visual states for **mute/unmute** and permission settings. ### Benefits * Prevents disruptions and technical confusion. * Empowers users to manage their experience intuitively. ## 8. Mini Map & Zoom Defaults * Helps users orient themselves spatially within large rooms. * Default zoom settings ensure that attendees see key areas immediately upon entry. ### Benefit * Reduces friction for new users; enhances the sense of “space” and presence. ## 9. Entry Flows * Smooth onboarding for attendees and hosts. * Customizable entry experiences (e.g. group former logic based on Smart Badge questions, custom starting point, etc.). ### Benefit * Makes a professional first impression and minimizes confusion. ## 10. AI Meeting Summaries ### Features * **Automated Transcription:** Transcription of the full audio feed. * **AI Summaries:** Generates conversational summaries and insights post-meeting. * **Email Distribution:** Summaries automatically sent to participants or hosts. ### Benefits * Saves hours of manual note-taking. * Allows sales, marketing, and operations teams to extract insights instantly. * Enables better follow-up and accountability. ## 11. Knowledge Base (Emily AI Bot) ### Features * **In-Room Help Bot:** Answers support questions during a meeting. * **Scoot Home Bot:** Accessible from the home area for ongoing knowledge retrieval. ### Benefits * Provides 24/7 assistance and reduces host burden. * Enhances engagement with instant answers. ## 12. Cross-Room Behavior ### Features * **All-Room Presentation:** Broadcast presentations across multiple rooms simultaneously. * **Teleportation:** Move between rooms with active presentations without disconnecting. ### Benefits * Scales webinars, summits, and large-format events across rooms seamlessly. * Provides a cohesive event experience for thousands of attendees. ## 13. Event & Registration System ### Features * **Event Creation:** Create branded events with logos, descriptions, and session details. * **Email Automation:** Manage registration confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups. * **Custom Registration Forms:** Collect attendee data and Smart Badge fields. ### Benefits * Streamlines the event setup process. * Offers marketing teams full control over registration and attendee communication. ## 14. Scoot Home & Scootaverse Management ### Features * **Scootaverse Creation:** Build multi-room environments with unique backgrounds and items. * **Recording & Session Reports:** Access session recordings and analytics. * **Admin Pages:** Control user access, licensing, and integration configurations. ### Benefits * Provides a central command center for managing all events and meetings. * Delivers transparency through analytics and usage reporting. ## 15. Sign-Up Experience * Simple onboarding for new users. Sign up with Google, Apple, and Microsoft options available. ### Benefit * Removes technical friction and ensures everyone can join easily. ## 16. Extended Capabilities (Emerging & Upcoming) * **AI Sales Agents:** Automated, voice-enabled representatives that join meetings to interact with customers in real time. * \_\_Deep Journey: \_\_Ask an AI-powered agent questions across all account meetings and get fascinating insights on every level.