Testing Video Before Your Zoom Meeting

Issue/Question

How do I test the video on Zoom? 

Environment

  • Zoom
  • MacOS
  • Windows

Resolution

  1. Open your Zoom client and sign into Zoom.
  2. Click your profile picture in the upper right hand corner. If you do not have a profile picture, you will see your initials.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click the Video tab from the menu on the left.
  5. You will see a preview of your camera and can choose a different camera if needed using the drop down menu next to Camera.

If you are having issues using your Windows computer’s built-in webcam, learn more here.

If you are having issues using your Mac computer’s built-in webcam, learn more here.

If you are having issues using an external USB webcam, learn more here. 

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