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How do I record a speech assignment on my mobile device?

How to use your mobile device to complete assignments in the Soomo video recorder

Written by Alyssa

Overview and video tutorial

If your computer doesn’t have a camera or you’d just prefer to use your mobile device, you can still record and submit your speech assignments through the Soomo video recorder. Note that on iOS devices, only the Safari browser can be used to record.


Start your recording

Tip: We recommend entering fullscreen mode to record videos on your mobile device. Just tap Go Fullscreen in the yellow banner above the recorder before you start.

To begin recording a video with the Soomo video recorder, tap Create Video.

Main view of Soomo video recorder on mobile with an arrow pointing to the Create Video button.

Add a title to your video, then tap Continue.

Title pop-up menu in the Soomo video recorder on mobile with an arrow pointing to the Continue button

From there, you have the option to record your video within the Soomo video recorder or to upload a video from your device. For more information on how to upload a video, check out our Help Center article: How do I upload a video to the Soomo video recorder?

Record your video

To start recording your video, tap Continue to Recorder.

Pop-up menu in the Soomo video recorder showing the Continue to Recorder button

If it’s your first time recording in the Soomo video recorder, you may be asked to allow access to your camera and microphone. If prompted, tap Allow.

Pop-up window to enable microphone and camera access with an arrow pointing to the Allow option.

You’re ready to record! Tap the Record button when you’d like to begin.

Recording panel in the Soomo video recorder on mobile with an arrow pointing to the Record button

While recording, you can use the buttons in the recording panel to manage your video:

  • Restart to begin your recording again.

  • Pause to take a break from recording. When you’re ready to jump back in, click Resume to start recording again.

When you’re done recording, tap Stop.

Close-up of the recording panel in the Soomo video recorder with a box highlighting the Restart, Pause, and Stop options.

Review and submit

Once you’ve stopped recording, use the buttons at the bottom of the recording panel to choose how to proceed:

Soomo video recorder on mobile showing the Restart, Delete, Save Draft, and Submit buttons.

You’ll know your video has been uploaded and processed successfully when the video thumbnail appears in the main view of the Soomo video recorder.

Main view of the Soomo video recorder on mobile showing a video thumbnail

If you have any questions, click the Soomo Messenger button in the lower-right corner. You can also contact us using the information below.

(888) 240-0314
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET
Saturday–Sunday 1 p.m.–9 p.m. ET
​support@soomolearning.com

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