Testing Video Before Your Zoom Meeting

Issue/Question

How do I test the video on Zoom? 

Environment

• Zoom desktop client
• MacOS
• Windows

Resolution

1. Open your Zoom client and sign in to Zoom.
2. Click your profile picture in the upper-right corner (or your initials if no picture is set).
3. Click Settings.
4. Click the Video tab.
5. You will see a preview of your camera.
6. Use the drop-down menu next to Camera to select a different camera if needed.

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.