Talktrack board recordings (Legacy)

NOTE: This article describes a legacy version of Talktrack, which is soon to be deprecated. To learn about the supported and enhanced Talktrack, see the latest article.

Who can do it: All users
Which plans: Free, Starter, Business, Enterprise, Education
Which platforms: Browser, Desktop

Collaborate asynchronously in a more inclusive and efficient way than ever before with Miro Talktrack. Record an immersive video walkthrough of a Miro board and leave it for other teammates to review. 

Whether or not you have a Miro plan and regardless of your plan type, you can watch any Talktracks shared with you.

✏️ If you're a Company Admin on Enterprise Plan, you can grant access to Talktrack for your organization in your Feature access settings. Learn more about Talktrack Admin security. 

Where can I use Talktrack?

Here are some common use cases where Talktrack is helpful:

• Meeting pre-reads and recaps
• Weekly team updates
• Stand-in recording for meetings you cannot attend
• Onboarding people to new processes or information
• Pre-workshop/class instructions
• Gathering feedback on your board content
• Sharing a project plan or roadmap

💡 Learn how the Miro team use Talktrack board recordings to improve workflows.

✏️ When users duplicate a board, any Talktracks will also be duplicated to the new board.

Record a Talktrack

1. Click on the Video calls and Talktrack recordings icon in the People toolbar.
2. Click on the Record button under Record Talktrack.
3. In the Record Talktrack panel, select your settings, including What to record.
4. (Optional) If you want to record a Talktrack with other team members, click the Copy joining link button and send them the link.
5. Click Start Recording when you're ready to begin.

To stop recording

1. Click on the Video calls and Talktrack recordings icon in the People toolbar.
2. Click Stop Recording.

Your Talktrack recordings will appear in the Library tab, accessible via the Video calls and Talktrack recordings menu.

Edit your Talktrack

1. Access your recorded Talktrack via Video menu > Library.
2. Click on the Edit icon in the upper left corner of the Talktrack window.
3. Drag the endpoints on the waveform to edit where your Talktrack starts and ends.
4. Select a portion of the Talktrack waveform and then click Delete selection to delete parts of your Talktrack.
5. When you've made the necessary edits, click the Finish button to save changes and return to the Talktrack playback.

💡 You can view the transcript of your Talktrack while you edit, making it easier to cut the exact parts you want to cut.

Viewer analytics

Find out who watched your Talktrack recording. Click the Library button under the Video icon on Collaboration toolbar, navigate to the recording, and click the eye icon to see the list of viewers. 

Playing the Talktrack

Available on: desktop browser, desktop app, mobile app

Anyone (including unregistered users) with access to the board can watch the board Talktracks.

There are two ways to play a Talktrack:

1. By following the direct link to a Talktrack. 
2. By clicking the Video icon on the collaboration toolbar. Then click on the Watch Recordings button. If there are new recordings since you last visited the board, you will see a blue dot above the icon. Any board collaborator can copy links to Talktracks.

💡 You can watch Talktracks from your favorite creators in Miroverse.

Playback controls

Viewers can skip forward and rewind 10 seconds when watching a Talktrack. To watch the Talktrack faster or slower, select different playback speeds in playback mode on the toolbar. Viewers can also view an Overview, Comments, and a Transcript via the Talktrack side panel.

Talktrack reactions

Viewers can instantly provide feedback on specific moments of a Talktrack by using emojis. In the playback toolbar, simply click on an emoji to react directly on the recording timeline. Talktrack reactions visually highlight important or notable moments within the Talktrack, for a collaborative viewing experience. 

Playing a Talktrack during a presentation

Play a previously recorded Talktrack in Interactive Presentation Mode. Even when a presenter can't make it to the meeting, they can still present ideas async to the team.

1. While in presentation mode, go to the presenter toolbar at the bottom of your screen.
2. Click Timer, voting and tools.
3. Select Talktrack.
4. The Talktrack panel will open.

Adding a Talktrack in Coda, Notion, and Productboard

Embed your Talktrack presentations directly within Coda, Notion, and Productboard for enhanced collaborative work and presentation flow. Viewers can directly watch and interact with the Talktrack without leaving the platform, streamlining the sharing and viewing experience.

Copy the Talktrack link in Miro:

1. Open the board where your Talktrack is located.
2. Click on the Library button under Video icon in the collaboration toolbar.
3. The Talktrack panel will open on the right side of your board.
4. Within the panel, locate the Talktrack you wish to share.
5. Click on the link icon on the relevant Talktrack.
6. The Talktrack link will be copied to your clipboard.

Paste the link into your desired platform:

1. Open the Coda, Notion, or Productboard page where you want to add the Talktrack.
2. Find a text field where you wish to insert the Talktrack.
3. Paste the copied Talktrack link directly into the text field.
4. Depending on the platform (Coda, Notion, or Productboard), several options may appear after pasting the link. Select the option to embed the content.
5. Once embedded, the Talktrack will appear in playback view, allowing viewers to play it directly from the embedded Miro board on the page.

Frequently asked questions