Chapter 1: Welcome to SeaMeet

What is SeaMeet?

Imagine being able to capture any moment on your computer—whether it's an important meeting, a funny video call moment, a tutorial you want to save, or a presentation you need to record. SeaMeet is your personal recording assistant that makes this incredibly simple.

Think of SeaMeet like a smart voice recorder and video camera for your computer. Just as you might use your phone to record a voice memo or take a video, SeaMeet lets you record anything that happens on your computer screen, along with audio from your microphone or the sounds your computer makes.

What Can SeaMeet Do?

SeaMeet can capture:

🔴 Audio Recording

Your voice through your microphone
Sounds from your computer (videos, music, meeting audio)
Both at the same time (perfect for online meetings)

🎥 Video Recording

Your entire screen (presentations, tutorials)
Specific application windows (Zoom calls, browser tabs)
Custom regions of your screen (just the part you need)

⏪ Flashback Recording (Your Time Machine)

Records continuously in the background
Capture moments that already happened (up to 2 minutes back)
Never miss an important moment again

🤖 Auto-Detection

Automatically detects when you join meetings
Starts recording without you lifting a finger
Works with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and 40+ other apps

Why Choose SeaMeet?

🎯 Simple to Use No complicated setup. Just open the app, click record, and you're done. If you can use a smartphone camera, you can use SeaMeet.

💾 Saves Everything Locally Your recordings stay on your computer—not in the cloud. This means:

Complete privacy
No internet required
You own your data
Faster access to files

⚡ Lightning Fast Unlike cloud recording services that need to "join" your meeting first, SeaMeet starts instantly. Plus, with Flashback, you can even capture moments from the past!

🌍 Works Everywhere SeaMeet works with any application—Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, Skype, web browsers, games, and more. If it makes sound or appears on your screen, SeaMeet can record it.

🎨 Beautiful & Modern Clean, intuitive design that works in both light and dark modes. Available in 16 languages.

Who is SeaMeet For?

💼 Professionals

Record important meetings for reference
Capture training sessions
Create tutorial videos for your team
Document client calls

👨‍🏫 Educators & Students

Record online classes
Save lectures for review
Create study materials
Capture presentation sessions

🎮 Content Creators

Record gameplay footage
Create video tutorials
Capture streaming content
Make reaction videos

👥 Everyone Else

Save memorable video calls with family
Record technical support sessions
Capture important audio notes
Document anything you need to remember

System Requirements

Before you install SeaMeet, make sure your computer meets these requirements:

Windows

Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent (or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended for video recording)
Storage: 200 MB for the app + space for your recordings
Audio: Working microphone (built-in or external)
Graphics: Any modern graphics card (integrated graphics work fine)

Note: SeaMeet works best on systems with at least 8 GB of RAM if you plan to use video recording or Flashback features extensively.

macOS

Operating System: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
Storage: 200 MB for the app + space for recordings
Audio: Working microphone
Special: macOS 13.2 or later required for system audio recording

Important for Mac Users: Recording your computer's audio (system audio) requires macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer. Older versions can still record microphone audio and video.

What If My Computer Is Older?

Don't worry! SeaMeet will still work, but you might need to:

Use audio-only recording (no video)
Choose lower quality settings
Keep Flashback buffer durations shorter
Close other applications while recording

Installation Guide

Step 1: Download SeaMeet

Visit the SeaMeet download page (provided by your administrator or organization)
Click the download button for your operating system:
- Windows: Look for SeaMeet-Setup.exe or SeaMeet-Installer.exe
- Mac: Look for SeaMeet.dmg or SeaMeet.pkg
Wait for the download to complete

Step 2: Install on Windows

Locate the downloaded file
- Usually in your Downloads folder
- File name: SeaMeet-Setup.exe or similar
Run the installer
- Double-click the downloaded file
- If Windows shows a security warning, click "More info" then "Run anyway"
- This warning appears because SeaMeet is a new application
Follow the installation wizard
- Click "Next" to begin
- Choose installation location (or accept the default)
- Click "Install"
- Wait for installation to complete
- Click "Finish"
Launch SeaMeet
- Check "Launch SeaMeet" before clicking Finish, OR
- Find SeaMeet in your Start Menu
- Double-click the SeaMeet icon on your desktop (if created)

Step 3: Install on Mac

Locate the downloaded file
- Usually in your Downloads folder
- File name: SeaMeet.dmg
Open the DMG file
- Double-click the .dmg file
- A window will open showing the SeaMeet application
Install the application
- Method A (Recommended): Drag the SeaMeet icon into your Applications folder
- Method B: Double-click the SeaMeet icon to run it directly (won't install permanently)
First Launch (Important!)
- Open your Applications folder
- Double-click SeaMeet
- If you see a security warning:
  - Click "Cancel"
  - Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General
  - Click "Open Anyway" next to the message about SeaMeet
  - Click "Open" on the confirmation dialog
- This only happens the first time you launch the app
Grant Permissions (macOS) When SeaMeet first launches, it will ask for several permissions:
- Microphone Access: Click "OK" to allow
- Screen Recording: Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy → Screen Recording, and check the box for SeaMeet
- Accessibility (Optional): Some features may request accessibility permissions

Step 4: First Launch Setup

When you open SeaMeet for the first time:

Welcome Screen
- You'll see a welcome message
- Brief overview of the app
Choose Your Save Location
- SeaMeet will ask where to save recordings
- Default location: Documents/SeaMeet Recordings
- You can change this in Settings later
Quick Tour (Optional)
- Some versions include a brief tour of the interface
- You can skip this if you want
You're Ready!
- The main SeaMeet window appears
- Start with Chapter 2 to make your first recording

Understanding the SeaMeet Window

When you first open SeaMeet, you'll see the main window. Here's what you're looking at:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  SeaMeet Audio Recorder                    ⚙️ ⏪ 🔴 │  ← Top Bar
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                     │
│   ┌──────────────────┐  ┌────────────────────┐     │
│   │                  │  │                    │     │
│   │   RECORDINGS     │  │     PLAYER         │     │
│   │   LIST (Sidebar) │  │     PANEL          │     │
│   │                  │  │                    │     │
│   │  • Meeting 1     │  │   ┌──────────┐     │     │
│   │  • Meeting 2     │  │   │          │     │     │
│   │  • Interview     │  │   │ Waveform │     │     │
│   │                  │  │   │ Display  │     │     │
│   └──────────────────┘  │   │          │     │     │
│                         │   └──────────┘     │     │
│                         │                    │     │
│                         │   ⏮️ ⏸️ ⏵️ ⏭️      │     │
│                         │                    │     │
│                         └────────────────────┘     │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Top Bar Elements:

⚙️ Settings: Configure the app
⏪ Flashback: Enable the time-machine feature
🔴 Record: Start recording

Don't worry if this looks overwhelming now—you'll learn about each part in Chapter 2.

Quick Glossary (Just the Basics)

Here are a few terms you'll see in this manual. Don't memorize them—just get familiar:

Recording: A captured audio or video file
Microphone: The device that picks up your voice
System Audio: Sounds your computer makes (videos, notifications, meeting audio)
Flashback: SeaMeet's special feature to capture past moments
Auto-Detection: Automatic recording when apps start
Format: The type of file (like MP3, MP4, WebM)

We'll explain all of these in detail throughout the manual!

Next Steps

Ready to start recording? Move on to Chapter 2: Your First Recording where you'll:

Make your very first audio recording in 3 simple steps
Learn the main parts of the SeaMeet window
Understand where your recordings are saved
Get comfortable with the basic controls

👉 Continue to Chapter 2 →

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Problem: "Installation Failed" or Error Messages

Solution:

Make sure you have administrator rights on your computer
Temporarily disable antivirus software during installation
Download the installer again (might be corrupted)
Restart your computer and try again

Problem: "This app can't run on your PC" (Windows)

Solution:

Check that you downloaded the 64-bit version (not 32-bit)
Make sure your Windows is up to date
Contact your IT department if using a work computer

Problem: "SeaMeet is damaged and can't be opened" (Mac)

Solution:

This is a security feature of macOS
Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General
Look for a message about SeaMeet being blocked
Click "Open Anyway"
Try launching SeaMeet again

Problem: SeaMeet Opens But Can't Record

Solution:

Check that your microphone is plugged in and working
On Mac: Check System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Microphone (ensure SeaMeet is checked)
On Windows: Check Privacy Settings → Microphone
Restart SeaMeet after granting permissions

Still Having Trouble?

Check that your computer meets the system requirements
Make sure you have enough free disk space (at least 1 GB)
Close other applications that might be using your microphone
Contact support with specific error messages

Last updated: 2026-02-01 Part of the SeaMeet User Manual Next: Chapter 2 - Your First Recording