How to customize and use virtual backgrounds in the Zoom app
Most Android phone users are familiar with the existence of the Zoom application, which is used for video conferencing (meetings), which has become increasingly popular in light of the spread of the global epidemic, the emerging Coronavirus.
Many companies and institutions, in addition to individuals, have resorted to using the application, so that they hold meetings and video conferences remotely and without physical contact, which would reduce the chances of infection and reduce the infection and spread of the coronavirus.
Returning to the Zoom application, everyone knows that the application has a Virtual Background feature, which allows the user to change the background scene during video calls, which would add a bit of a professional touch.
How to use the default backgrounds in the Zoom app for Android phone users:
Note: The Zoom application does not support default wallpapers in all Android devices, and before using this feature, you must make sure that the application is updated to the latest version, and you can do this by heading to the Google Play Store, and then follow the following steps:
- At first, you must be logged into your Zoom account via a web browser to enable the feature.
- After logging in, go to the (Settings) section of your profile.
- Then click on the “Advanced” option, and then choose “In Meeting”.
- In the window that pops up for you, make sure to toggle the button next to the Virtual Background option to On.
- Then, go to the Zoom app on your phone or tablet, open it and join the meeting or create a new one.
- Click on the screen to show the controls, and select the More option.
- From the pop-up menu that appears, select the Virtual Background option.
- Note: If your phone does not support default wallpapers, you will not see this option.
- You can also use the default backgrounds that are already on the ZOOM platform by clicking on them and making them a default background for your calls.
You can also add custom external wallpapers from your phone's photo library by scrolling to the right of the screen and then pressing the (+) sign, then selecting the image you want to make a background for your calls and pressing (Close) or Close at the bottom right of the screen.
With this, we have learned how to customize the background in video calls in the Zoom application and added a touch to make video meetings more professional.