

That's why it's a good idea to test your webcam ahead of the scheduled call - it can save you some potential embarrassment if the video is misconfigured or not working at all. If your webcam isn't working right when the meeting starts, it's already too late. Will your webcam work the way it's supposed to? Is it compatible with your web conferencing software and is everything set up properly? Starting a video call or web conference can be surprisingly stressful. Most web conference apps like Skype and Zoom let you see video from your webcam in Settings.You don't have to wait for a video call to find out there's a problem with your webcam - test it ahead of time.


You can also make a test call to validate your microphone and video functioning right from your Zoom Meetings app When testing is complete, a dialog box will appear with the message “Speaker and microphone looks good” After you are satisfied Zoom is working, click on the red Leave button. – you will be asked to speak, and the system will play your audio back to you to test your microphone. – you will be asked if you hear a ring tone to test your speakers. If you join without video, your name will show up in the picture gallery instead of live video. After you join the test meeting, your camera feed should show up on the screen.Click the blue Join Meeting button in the middle of the page.From your internet browser, go to the URL /test.Even if you are not the host, you may want to test Zoom ahead of your scheduled Zoom meeting.

Zoom also provides access to test meetings. Testing your audio and video feeds on Zoom is easy. It is always a good idea to test your technology before you host a virtual meeting or event.
