- The Café host needs the Pro version of Zoom.
- The Café participants only need the free basic version.
- The host needs to run Zoom from his or her desktop.
- Although the participants can use their smartphones or tablets to access Zoom or even use a standard telephone connection for audio access only, to fully appreciate the Café experience it is best they access Zoom from their desktop.
- Both the host and participants need a high bandwidth internet connection, a high-quality video/audio device plus good lighting for an optimum experience. Headsets are not normally necessary.