Viewing Your External Camera or Microphone in the Webex Web App on Chrome
Troubleshoot connecting to your camera and microphone in the web app on Chrome
It is possible that you will need to adjust the settings in your browser directly if your camera or microphone did not appear when you were using the Webex web app in the Chrome browser. It is possible to find the settings for the camera and microphone in Chrome by going to the following link:
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Chrome://settings/content/camera
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Chrome://settings/content/microphone
If you plug in a new device after you have already plugged in an old device, you may have to restart your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable Webex camera in Chrome?
Don’t forget to connect your webcam to your computer
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Your computer should be open to Webex.
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Let it be known that this is just a test meeting, when you start a meeting with anyone.
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Please click on More Options (three dots icon) while the meeting is taking place.
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You will need to choose the settings for your camera.
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Choosing your webcam under the Camera selection will allow you to pick from a wide range of devices.
How do I use an external camera on Webex?
You can access your profile picture by clicking on it and then choosing Preferences. Click Video, then from the Camera drop-down list, select the camera which you would like to use and then click Open. It is possible that your system administrator has enabled virtual cameras or not. Calls and meetings can be made more productive by using a blurred or virtual background.
How do I test my camera and microphone for Webex?
Find your Webex Meetings version number to find out what version you are running. This is to test the meeting joining process on WBS40 while you are joining the meeting. Alternatively, to skip Step 3 on sites running Internet Explorer 8 and later, click the Settings button in the lower-right corner of the preview window. Go to More options and select Speaker, microphone, and camera to test the speaker, microphone, and camera during a meeting.
Can you use Webex on Google Chrome?
Google Chrome (Windows, Mac)
If you receive an email invitation or an instant message inviting you to join, you can click the Join link. You can join a meeting by clicking on the meeting space on your Webex site or by clicking in your meeting list.
How do I enable microphone in Webex?
If you are calling over the Internet, then you need to go to the Settings app, tap Privacy, tap Microphone, then turn on ‘Webex’.
The issue can be resolved by following the steps below:
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Go to the Settings app and click on it.
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Click on the Privacy icon to open it.
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Tap on the microphone to activate it.
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To enable Webex, you need to tap the slider so that it shows green (On).
Why is Webex always using my microphone?
It is possible to detect nearby video devices through the microphone in your Webex Meetings desktop app. This automatic detection setting can easily be turned off, which will stop the microphone from automatically being on whenever you open the desktop app.
Does Webex require a microphone?
Online meetings require the use of a microphone in order to be successful. The use of headphones is a good option because they can help prevent the feedback caused by loud speakers, prevent other people from distracting you, and provide great quality of microphone audio. Using headphones or earbuds is a good idea. You may be able to use headphones with your laptop, even though most laptops do come with speakers.
Can external users use Webex?
With Webex App, you do not have to limit your communication to just internal employees of your company. You can invite other people to collaborate with you on Webex App if you are working with someone else, for instance, a vendor or a customer.
Why does Webex show external?
There will also be added to the WebEx Teams of group B if group A uses the email address of their organization, e.g. @groupa.org, thereby adding them to the external participants list of group B.
How do I allow external participants in Webex?
Under the Allow domains for external messaging section, click the Manage domains and permissions button. Click the Manually add button. You will be asked to enter the domains which you wish to allow external communication for, and then you will be asked to check the status of the domains involved. Then click on the Add button.
How do I make a external call in Webex?
When you click Search, meet, and call, you will be able to enter a person’s name, email address, or video address. After that, press the Enter key to start the call. Switching to your speakerphone can be done by tapping on the speakerphone icon, and then selecting Audio Settings. It is possible to call a person if they post their phone number in a space and then select Call when they are selecting their phone number.
How do I turn my Webex camera on?
You can access your profile picture by clicking on it and then choosing Preferences. Click Video, then from the Camera drop-down list, select the camera which you would like to use and then click Open. It is possible that your system administrator has enabled virtual cameras or not. Calls and meetings can be made more productive by using a blurred or virtual background.
Does Webex automatically turn on camera?
The video is automatically turned on when you initiate a call or a meeting, so you will never miss a thing. In the user interface, you have the option of hiding the button marked Turn video off from the user interface.
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