Overview
Background blur is a feature that blurs your camera background so that you are the focal point of your video conference.
The background blur setting is enabled by default, but is managed by the Host on a per-meeting basis. When enabled, participants have the choice to keep their background blurred, or disable the setting for themselves prior to starting the meeting (in the lobby on iOS, or before starting your meeting on web).
Follow the steps below to adjust the background blur feature to your preferences.
Video Overview
Enable or disable Background Blur on Web
Enable or disable Background Blur on iPad
Step-by-Step Instructions
Enable or disable background blur on iPad or Web:
Open the VRIFY App on iPad, or log in to VRIFY.com on your computer.
Access the "Meetings" tab and start your meeting, either a Live Share or Pre-Scheduled Meeting.
On iPad, from the “Home” tab you can tap Present on the deck you want to present, then start a meeting by tapping either Live Share or Audio/Video Meeting.
Turn your camera on.
Set your preferences for Background Blur:
As a meeting host:
By default, the Add Background Blur option is toggled ON.
To disable background blur, toggle the Add Background Blur option OFF.
Example from the Lobby on iOS:
Example from Web:
As a meeting participant:
If the meeting host has enabled both Video Conferencing and Background Blur, you will see the Add Background Blur setting.
If background blur is enabled for your meeting, it will be toggled on by default. Optionally, toggle the setting off if you do not wish to have your background blurred.
Proceed with starting your meeting.
Done!
Notes
The Background Blur setting is enabled or disabled by the meeting host. If the meeting host enables Video Conferencing and the Background Blur option, it will apply to all participants in the meeting. Therefore, participants will only see the Background Blur option if it is toggled on by the meeting host.
Participants can optionally toggle the Background Blur setting off if they do not wish to have their background blurred.
You will see the Add Background Blur option only when the Add Video Conferencing option is toggled on. Therefore, depending on the type of meeting you started, you may need to toggle on "Add Video Conferencing" to enable your camera and manage the background blur setting.
The Background Blur options must be set prior to starting your meeting. Once you are in the meeting, you will not be able to add or remove the blur from your camera view.
Your camera preview will update to reflect your changes when you toggle the background blur on or off.
Add Background Blur is enabled by default.
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Still have questions?
Reach out to your CSM or email Support@VRIFY.com for more information.