Turning off automatic video on Zoom ensures your camera remains off when you join a meeting, giving you control over when you appear on screen. This setting is easily configurable within the Zoom application's preferences.
Steps to Prevent Your Video from Starting Automatically
To set Zoom so that your video is always turned off when you join a meeting, follow these straightforward steps:
- Launch the Zoom App: Open the Zoom desktop application on your computer.
- Access Settings:
- Once the app is open, locate and click on your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner.
- From the dropdown menu, select "Settings". This will open the Zoom settings window.
- Navigate to Video Tab:
- In the left-hand panel of the Settings window, click on the "Video" tab. This section manages all your camera and video preferences.
- Configure Video Settings:
- Under the "Meetings" section within the Video tab, look for options related to your video starting.
- Check the option that says something similar to "Always turn off my video when joining a meeting" or "Turn off my video when joining a meeting". The exact wording may vary slightly depending on your Zoom version.
By checking this option, Zoom will automatically ensure your video feed is disabled every time you enter a new meeting. You can then manually turn on your video during the meeting if and when you choose to. This provides a convenient way to manage your privacy and bandwidth usage.
