How-to Change Camera in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Owned by Mary Anne Werner (Unlicensed)
Last updated: May 08, 2023 by Eric Hoeberlein (Deactivated)
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Quick Take: There are 2 different ways to change your device settings. Please see below to pick which option best works for you. NOTE: While in the deposition room there is an icon of a video camera/microphone that appears on the right side of the search bar. This icon is a shortcut to your browser’s camera and microphone settings.

Option 1

The first recommended option for switching your camera and microphone within the deposition room would be by using our Switch Device feature. This feature is highly convenient by allowing you to switch your camera or microphone without having to leave the deposition room you are already in. Listed below are step-by-step pictures to assist you with this feature.

  1. Within the deposition room, click on the 3 dots next to the ‘Red Telephone' icon

     

  2. This will bring down a menu for you to select the Device Settings

     

  3. Once selected, a pop-up window will open allowing you to select the correct camera and microphone settings you wish to use

     

  4. Please click Apply Change when completed to apply the selected changes



Option 2

The third way to change your camera settings is from within the web browser. Listed below are step-by-step instructions on how to utilize this option. NOTE: This option is divided into two sections - for assistance on either Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

  1. To change the default camera settings within Google Chrome, select the three vertical dots located in the top right corner of your browser and select “Settings”

    1. Select “Privacy and Security” within the left column, followed by selecting the “Site Settings” within the right column

       

    2. Once you click “Site Settings” proceed by selecting “Camera”. This will give you the option to adjust the camera being used on the device

       

    3. Be sure to select the front-facing camera from the drop-down menu as shown below:

       

    4. Once you have made the necessary changes, please refresh your Google Chrome browser

  1. To change the default camera settings within Microsoft Edge, select the three horizontal dots located in the top right corner of your browser and select “Settings”

     

    1. Select “Site Permissions” within the left column, then select “Camera” from the right column

       

    2. Be sure to select the front-facing camera from the drop-down menu as shown below

       

NOTE: Do not select the front IR cam as this will cause technical problems within the deposition platform