Microsoft Teams: How to test your camera on Teams

Do you have an important video call in Teams? Then you should test your camera on Teams first. Read on to find out how it works.

Test your Teams camera: step-by-step instructions

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to test the webcam or camera in Microsoft Teams:

• Open Microsoft Teams on your computer.

• Click on the three dots next to your profile picture in the upper right corner and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.

• Click on “Devices” in the left navigation bar.

• Make sure the correct camera is selected by checking the drop-down menu under “Camera”.

• You will already see a “Preview” under the “Camera” section. This opens a preview window with the video from your camera.

• Check the video quality by testing your movements and making sure you are visible in the image.

• Adjust the settings if necessary to get the best video quality.

• Click “Close” to close the preview window and return to the settings.

• Close the settings and start your Teams meeting or call to see your camera in action.

• Read about what you can do if your Teams camera is not working.

Why should you test your Teams camera before an important call?

It’s important to test your Teams camera before an important call to make sure everything is running smoothly and you don’t experience any technical issues during the call. A successful camera test gives you peace of mind that you’ll look professional when you video chat. And that:

• Your camera is working: Testing allows you to ensure that your camera is in good working order and will not cause you any problems during the call.

• The video quality is good: A test allows you to check the quality of the video and ensure that your image is clear and distinct so that you can be seen during the call.

• The lighting and background are appropriate: The camera test also gives you the opportunity to make sure that the lighting and background are appropriate so that you can be seen clearly during the call and so that you are not distracted by unsuitable backgrounds.

• Your audio and video settings are correct: A test allows you to check and adjust the audio and video settings to ensure that they are correct and that you can be heard and seen clearly during the call.