Webex - Managing Advanced Video Settings for Webex Meetings

When you have multiple cameras, select the default to use for your meetings. Virtual camera software, external webcams, and Webex App Room or Desk devices can be selected just like a built-in webcam. On mobile, you can switch between front and back-facing cameras and set virtual backgrounds.

Video Setting Options
1

When you're not in a meeting or webinar, click Settings Settings button represented by a cog icon in the navigation sidebar, and then click Video.

When you're in a meeting or webinar, hover over your self-view video, click More options More Options button > Video Settings.
2

Choose the camera you'd like to use from the Camera drop-down list.
3

(Optional) Turn off mirror view for your self-view video.
4

(Optional) Fit your camera video in self-view.
5

(Optional) Turn on hardware acceleration if you're having CPU issues when you're on a call or in a meeting.
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(Optional) Set the resolution of your camera.
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(Optional) Touch up your appearance in calls and meetings.
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(Optional) Correct the lighting in your video.
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(Optional) Adjust the brightness and contrast of your video.
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(Optional) Change your self-view location.
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(Optional) Choose the maximum layout quality for incoming video.
12

(Optional) Turn off GPU acceleration for virtual backgrounds.
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(Optional) Under Video, click Background to use a virtual or blurred background in calls and meetings.
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Click Save.


Keywords:
webex, video, camera, settings, advanced, webcam, sharing video, troubleshooting video, hd video, video capture 
Doc ID:
113233
Owned by:
Shawn T. in Cisco Webex
Created:
2021-08-24
Updated:
2026-01-30
Sites:
Cisco Webex, DoIT Help Desk