When connected to your computer, your camera can work with Webex App and Webex Meetings as the video and audio input device.

Use your camera for Webex meetings and calls

You can use your camera with Webex App and Webex Meetings for video sessions so that other participants can see you. You can select your camera either before you join a meeting or during a meeting.

Before you begin

  • Close any apps that may use your camera.

  • Connect your camera to your computer.

1

Choose your camera as the video input device.

  1. From the joining meeting window or the session window, click the drop-down arrow on the Stop video or Start video button.

  2. Choose your camera from the Camera list.

2

(Optional) Choose the microphone integrated in your camera as the audio input channel.

  1. From the joining meeting window or the session window, click the drop-down arrow on the Mute or Unmute button.

  2. Choose your camera from the Microphone list.

Set the microphone on your camera as the default microphone for Webex App

You can configure your Webex App to use the microphone on your camera as the default audio input device for calls and meetings.

Before you begin

Connect your camera to your computer.

1

Click your profile picture on Webex App and then

  • On Windows: go to Settings > Video
  • On macOS: go to Preferences > Video
2

Choose your camera from the Microphone pull-down list.

3

(Optional) Adjust the input level by dragging the Volume slider left or right.

4

Click Save.

Set your camera as the default video device for Webex App

You can configure Webex App to use your Cisco Desk Camera as the default camera for video calls or meetings.

Before you begin

Connect your camera to your computer.

1

Click your profile picture on Webex App and then

  • On Windows: go to Settings > Video
  • On macOS: go to Preferences > Video
2

Choose your camera from the Camera pull-down list.

3

Check the Enable HD check box to make your video clearer.

Webex App automatically adjusts the video resolution based on your internet connection speed and your computer capabilities.

4

(Optional) Click Change Virtual Background and choose a blurred o virtual background to use.

5

Click Save.