To start a huddle in Slack, navigate to the channel or direct message (DM) where you want to huddle, then click the headphones icon in the conversation header. You can also invite others to the huddle by clicking the three dots (or gear icon) and selecting "Invite people." 

Detailed Steps:

1. Open a channel or DM: Locate the channel or direct message where you want to start the huddle. 

2. Start the huddle: Click the headphones icon in the conversation header. 

3. (Optional) Turn on video: If you want a video huddle, click the camera icon. 

4. Invite others: Click the three dots (or gear icon) in the conversation header. Select "Invite people". Choose the users you want to invite. Click "Send Invites". 

5. Share huddle link: You can also share a huddle link with others, allowing them to join, even if they aren't in the channel or DM. To do this: Click the arrow next to the headphones icon. Select "Copy huddle link". Share the link. 

6. End the huddle: When the huddle is no longer needed, simply exit it. Any notes or shared links in the thread will remain for later reference. 

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Huddle in Slack

Step 1

Click the headphones icon in the conversation header to start a huddle. You can see a mini window open in the bottom left corner of your screen

Step 2

In the huddle window, click on the invite people icon to add other folks to the huddle.

Step 3

Type the name of the people you’d like to invite.

Step 4

Select the ‘Copy huddle link’, then share it wherever you like.

Pro Tips for Huddling in Slack

1. Open Slack and Sign In
   Launch the Slack app on your desktop or mobile device and log in to your workspace.

2. Navigate to a Direct Message or Channel
   Choose the person or team channel where you want to start a huddle.

3. Click on the Headphone Icon
   In the bottom-left corner of the chat window (or top-right on some interfaces), click the headphone icon to start a huddle.

4. Invite Participants if Needed
   Others in the channel or DM will see the huddle active and can join. You can also invite others manually by clicking the Invite button.

5. Use Audio, Video, and Screen Sharing
   Once in the huddle, you can turn on video (if supported), mute/unmute your mic, and share your screen using the toolbar.

6. Add Reactions or Use Threaded Chat
   During the huddle, you can react with emojis or type messages in the chat to support the conversation.

7. Leave the Huddle When Done
   Click the Leave button to exit the huddle when your discussion is finished.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. Huddle Option Not Visible
   Ensure you're using the Slack desktop or updated mobile app. Some older versions or web interfaces may not show the huddle icon.

2. Participants Can’t Hear You
   Check your mic permissions and system sound settings. Also, ensure your mic is not muted in Slack.

3. Can’t Share Screen
   Screen sharing is only supported on the desktop app. Make sure you’re not trying this from a mobile device.

4. Joining the Wrong Channel
   Make sure you're starting the huddle in the correct DM or group where participants are expecting it.

5. Confusing Huddles with Calls
   Huddles are lightweight, audio-first meetings, unlike Slack Calls which are more formal and include full video conferencing features.

Common FAQs About Huddling in Slack

1. What is a huddle in Slack?
   A huddle is a quick, informal audio conversation feature available within any Slack DM or channel.

2. Can I use video in a Slack huddle?
   Yes, Slack now supports optional video in huddles. You can enable your camera during the session.

3. How many people can join a huddle?
   Slack allows up to 50 participants in a huddle, depending on your plan.

4. Can I start a huddle from the mobile app?
   Yes, huddles can be started and joined from both mobile and desktop apps.

5. Are huddles recorded?
   No, Slack huddles are not recorded by default. For recordings, consider using Slack calls or external tools.

6. How to screen record on mac? 
   To screen record on a Mac, you can use Trupeer AI. It allows you to capture the entire screen and provides AI capabilities such as adding AI avatars, add voiceover, add zoom in and out in the video. With trupeer’s AI video translation feature, you can translate the video into 30+ languages. 

7. How to add an AI avatar to screen recording?
   To add an AI avatar to a screen recording, you'll need to use an AI screen recording tool. Trupeer AI is an AI screen recording tool, which helps you create videos with multiple avatars, also helps you in creating your own avatar for the video.

8. How to screen record on windows?
   To screen record on Windows, you can use the built-in Game Bar (Windows + G) or advanced AI tool like Trupeer AI for more advanced features such as AI avatars, voiceover, translation etc.

9. How to add voiceover to video?
   To add voiceover to videos, download trupeer ai chrome extension. Once signed up, upload your video with voice, choose the desired voiceover from trupeer and export your edited video. 

10. How do I Zoom in on a screen recording?
    To zoom in during a screen recording, use the zoom effects in Trupeer AI which allows you to zoom in and out at specific moments, enhancing the visual impact of your video content.