I don't quite understand what the paid version provides over the free version. You need Slack to use Hallway, so why would one want to use Hallway's video chat over Slack's built-in one?
What if you don't have any co-workers? "Hallway Rouhllete" perhaps a spin-off feature for v2? *powered by a few selective criteria?
It's very cool how many products have sprung up in the last couple of days to take advantage of the workplace changes caused by coronavirus.
This is great - excited to see more of these tools that make WFH feel less lonely.
Using this now :)
Hi HN! We're launching Hallway https://hallway.chat to encourage people working from home during this pandemic to socialize more.
This started because my roommate started working from home recently and was sad because he doesn't really talk to anyone anymore. Given that this is the new normal for a while, we hacked together a project to make WFH a little less forlorn!
It prompts you to take a break and join a short 10 min video chat with your co-workers throughout the workday. Just add the bot to a Slack channel, set the frequency and timezone, and it'll ping the channel with a link to a timed video call
It's a fun and simple way to simulate watercooler conversations like when you bump into a friend at work. We want to encourage spontaneous conversation and keep mental health positive during these stressful times
You can also use your own Zoom/Hangouts Meet links for free, but if you don't, we'll generate one for you (it's timed so you still get some work done). It costs us to host video chat rooms so we do have a paid plan, but if we make any profits in the next few weeks, we'll donate it to fight COVID-19
Remember to talk and be social with your co-workers during the workday - don't forget how to speak. Practice social distancing, stay safe and healthy!