Turn off automatic video in Microsoft Teams
An unscheduled meeting in a channel will automatically turn on video when you join. Changing these video settings is not possible, but turning it off once you’re in a call is.
Call type | Video setting |
Unscheduled meeting | Video on |
Group or 1:1 call from a chat | Asks to join video |
Scheduled meeting | Video off |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you turn off all video on Teams?
How do I change video settings in Microsoft Teams?
- On the toolbar, click More Actions.
- To view device settings, select Show device settings. Your audio and video device options appear in the Device Settings pane. …
- You can change the audio and camera settings on your device.