Easy Tech TutsHow to Use Huddles on Slack Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Gathering your team for a spontaneous sync shouldn't require scheduling a formal meeting link. This guide covers starting a Slack huddle, enabling video and captions, sharing your screen, and using the collaborative huddle canvas.
01Start a huddle
In any channel or direct message, click the headphones icon in the lower left to begin an instant audio session.
02Turn on your camera
Click the camera icon in the floating call tray to add your live video feed.
03Enable captions
Click the three-dot menu and select 'Turn on Captions' for real-time voice-to-text tracking.
04Share your screen
Click the Share Screen option to choose a specific window or your entire monitor to display to the group.
05Use the huddle canvas
Click the canvas icon to open a side-by-side notepad for collaborative checklists and notes during the call.
Frequently asked questions
Can I invite someone to a huddle who isn't in the channel?
Yes, click the plus person icon to directly ping and invite specific teammates into the active discussion.
Is there a participant limit for a huddle?
Huddles support multiple participants, though very large groups may be better suited for a scheduled video call.
Do huddles get recorded automatically?
No, huddles aren't recorded by default, so you'd need a separate recording tool if that's needed.
How do I leave a huddle?
Click the headphones toggle a second time to cleanly disconnect and exit the session.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
