Turn Off Your Video During a Meeting or Call On Webex Boards, Room and Desk Devices
You can turn off the video on your board, room or desk device after joining a meeting or conference call, if you do not wish to see the video during the call. As long as other participants are also watching the video, you will still be seen by them, but they won’t be able to see you.
It is the default setting for the video to be on when joining a meeting or a call.
In the user interface, there is an option to hide the button for turning off video. It is recommended that you read the article Removing Default Buttons From the User Interface if you would like more information.
To turn off your video, you don’t need to go up to the device and turn it off. The feature can also be turned off directly in the Webex App by clicking . As soon as the video icon turns red, you will know that it has been turned off.
It is possible for a meeting host to turn off the video of a participant who is participating in a Webex Meeting. In order to reactivate it, you can tap the camera icon on your device and turn it back on.
On Webex Boards
- It is easy to turn off your video when you are in a meeting or a call by simply navigating to the Stop video button and pressing OK on your device.
- On the screen, it appears that the video is not playing.
While the camera button is visible during the call, it indicates that the video is off, so you must press the button again to turn it back on. Click the button Start video and press the OK button to turn on your video again.
With a Touch Controller
- During a meeting or a call, you can turn your video off by selecting the Stop video button while you are still on the call.
- There is a message on the screen stating that Your video is off.
You will still see the camera icon displayed on your screen throughout the call, as long as your video is off. Then, you need to tap on Start video in order to start your video again.
On Desk Devices
It is possible to turn off your video by turning the physical privacy shutter counter-clockwise on DX70s and DX80s. The privacy shutter on Webex Desk Hub and Desk Pro can be slid from left to right in order to turn the camera off.
It is still possible to watch your video when the privacy shutter is open by tapping the Start video button, or you can turn it off by tapping Stop video if the privacy shutter is closed.
With a Remote Control
- If you are in a meeting or a call, simply navigate to the Stop video menu item and press OK when you want to turn off your video.
- On the screen, there is a message that states Your video is off.
In the midst of a call, the camera button keeps appearing, indicating that your video is off, indicating that you don’t want to use it. Select the video button again and then click OK to turn the video back on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a call on Webex?
When you click on Search, meet, and call, you will have the option to enter the name, email address, or video address of the person to whom you wish to speak, and then press Enter. Using the microphone button on your phone, you will be able to switch between your speakerphone and the microphone. You can call someone by tapping on their number in the space and then selecting Call if they have posted their phone number there.
Can you call someone from a Webex meeting?
You can enter the name, email address, or video address of a person in the dial pad by clicking on a button and typing the address (e.g., the address of a room device). You can call a person in the activity menu by going to your space where you are with someone else, and then tapping Call.
How do I call a team on Webex?
Click Webex Calling from the side menu of your team space in order to begin using Webex. It is possible to dial a number, a name, or a video address once you start typing the first few characters of the name.
How does Webex calling work?
With Webex Calling you can choose from a wide array of cloud-based phone services that are powerful and flexible at the same time. By allowing all of your teams to be able to speak with each other using any device, you and your teams will have the freedom to work from your office, from home, and even on the go.
Is Webex a phone call or video?
Video
It is possible to make audio and video calls using the Webex App. So, you don’t have to worry about sharing video if you are on the go or if you are having a bad hair day and you don’t want to share video if you don’t want to. When you are ready to meet in person, all you have to do is click on a video call button.
Does Webex charge for phone calls?
A WebEx is not an additional cost, however, if you wish to call into the WebEx, there may be an additional charge for long distance. Rather than selecting the “Call Me” option, you should choose “Call Me” if you need to make a phone call. In this case, you will not be charged a fee for WebEx to call the number you entered. 11.
What is the difference between Webex calling and Webex meeting?
In contrast to Cisco Webex Meetings, which is an exclusive platform for web conferencing, Cisco Webex Calling can be viewed as a unified communications solution that combines all the features of voice, video, team collaboration, and messaging within a single application.
Is Webex calling free?
Video conferencing is a free service that allows you to interact with others via video.
Become a member of Webex for free by signing up here. You will be able to host meetings with more than 100 attendees, and you will also get HD video, screen sharing, messaging, whiteboarding, and a personal room as part of this service.
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