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Launch HN: Tandem (YC S19) – A Virtual Office for Remote Teams

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Re: Launch HN: Tandem (YC S19) – A Virtual Office for Remote Teams

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Post by rajivayyangar »

gourneau wrote: post #15

I installed the Mac app, it asked for Audio permissions but never video. So I can't share video yet. Also you only see the video/audio selection dialog inside of an existing call or room. I think it would be easier if there was a top level way to configure those from the main preferences menu. Thanks

We ask for video permissions only when you click the video button when on a call - ping us on Intercom if you get stuck.

Regarding the video/audio selection, all calls start as audio-only, and you can upgrade to video / screenshare. If you want to go straight into video you can do this via the tooltip on hover.

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Post by rajivayyangar »

brlewis wrote: post #17

I'm excited to see this problem being tackled. As I said previously, the biggest obstacle to reducing greenhouse gases isn't a political party. It's commuting. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20325660

Yes! Commuting is also really dangerous too.

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Post by rajivayyangar »

ianbicking wrote: post #20

I was always intrigued with Sqwiggle, though I didn't have a chance to use it. I was sad to see they weren't able to make it. One interesting feature they had was low-fi video (grainy black and white, very low framerate), with the same basic idea as knowing what app you are in: a chance to see whether you were at the computer, and maybe a little hint at your mental state, but maybe not too intrusive. But I don't know…

Tom Moor (Sqwiggle founder) is awesome! We talked with him early on and got a lot of inspiration. We've found that showing the app status gives a lot of the same feeling of presence as Sqwiggle without the sense of being watched. The always-on-video (even lo-res) was always a bit controversial.

The "google alerts" for pages idea is interesting. We'll think on it.

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Post by borisandcrispin »

We have been using Tandem for some weeks and it delivers everything promised. It's really simple and quickly replaced all the other tools for internal calls in our company.

First time I heard about the pricing and seems a little bit high... but the extended trial in exchange for feedback calls is genius.

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Post by rajivayyangar »

borisandcrispin wrote: post #25

We have been using Tandem for some weeks and it delivers everything promised. It's really simple and quickly replaced all the other tools for internal calls in our company. First time I heard about the pricing and seems a little bit high... but the extended trial in exchange for feedback calls is genius.

:)

Re: Launch HN: Tandem (YC S19) – A Virtual Office for Remote Teams

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Post by splix »

Congratulations with the launch! It's what I was looking for a few years. I mean I've been working in remote teams for years, and have thought about the exact service with screen/voice-message sharing features, as you created.

I believe easy screen sharing is important part of remote work, thought I think it should be in other way, i.e. I want to share a part of my screen (static pic or video) with a comment/question. There is a need for that almost every day.

Short walkie-talkie like conversation as you have are really great for remote teams, it can improve work and communications. Basically I want to say "good morning" to others, without really interrupting them, but letting them know I'm available now.

I guess I'll be your customer with my next project :)

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Post by bernatfortet »

splix wrote: post #28

Congratulations with the launch! It's what I was looking for a few years. I mean I've been working in remote teams for years, and have thought about the exact service with screen/voice-message sharing features, as you created. I believe easy screen sharing is important part of remote work, thought I think it should be in other way, i.e. I want to share a part of my screen (static pic or video) with a comment/question…

I love the idea of sharing a part of screen, pic or video to create a conversation around it. We were chatting about a similar thing the other day. You've thought about this quite a bunch.How would you envision that experience?

The good morning use case is awesome. We have some teams that have a room called "Good Morning". You can join there if you're the first one to start the day, and other can join you as they get connected.

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