During a Zoom Rooms meeting, you will be able to control your local HD camera with Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) functionality, which allows you to control your camera locally. It is also possible to control far end cameras through the Zoom Rooms controller as well as save camera presets. You can dynamically choose between two cameras in the Zoom Room when you tap Switch Camera on the Zoom Rooms controller. If there are more than two cameras available in the Zoom Room, you can select a camera from a list to switch from one to the other as needed. The Switch Camera control toggles between the two cameras if there are only two cameras available for use.
Contents
- 1 Prerequisites for Zoom Rooms camera controls
- 2 Using camera presets
- 3 Switching cameras
- 3.1 Controlling a local camera
- 3.2 Switching cameras
- 3.3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 3.4 How do you control Zoom Rooms?
- 3.5 How do I change Zoom room settings?
- 3.6 Can you switch between cameras on Zoom?
- 3.7 What is Zoom far end camera control?
- 3.8 Where is the Zoom Rooms controller?
- 3.9 Where is the camera control icon in Zoom?
- 3.10 Related Articles
Prerequisites for Zoom Rooms camera controls
- For iPad and Android, Zoom Rooms App version 4.2.37605.0629 or higher is required
- Version 4.0.37666.0630 of Zoom Rooms for Mac is required to run
- Version 4.0.44731.0823 or a higher version of Zoom Rooms for PC is required.
- A Zoom Rooms Appliance version of 4.6.4 (50000.0407) or higher is required
- Support for UVC control of PTZ cameras
- Note: The USB Video Class in “UVC” refers to a standardized set of protocols developed by the USB Implementers Forum for the purpose of enabling USB devices to stream video data over USB; it is classified as a class of devices that can stream video data over USB. When a UVC-compliant device is implemented properly on the device, it will be capable of allowing UVC pan/tilt/zoom control over that camera.
iOS
Controlling a local camera
It is possible to move the Zoom Room camera to a different position using the iPad controller, if your Zoom Room uses a PTZ Camera with UVC controls.
Using the Zoom Room control panel, you are able to control the camera as follows:
- Meetings can be started or joined at any time.
- You can control the camera by tapping the Camera Control icon.
- It is possible to zoom and pan the camera using the icons on the Camera Control popup until you are in the position you want it to be in.
- In order to return to the control panel for the meeting, simply tap Done.
Note:
- You can disable the mirror effect for your own Zoom Room’s video display by clicking the toggle if you do not wish to use the mirror effect on the Zoom Room’s video display (the way the Zoom Room’s display looks like a mirror).
- You can use the Intelligent Zoom (or the Auto-Framing) feature of a PanaCast v3 or Huddly IQ camera if you are using one of these cameras. Select the Camera Control icon, and then tap on the Intelligent Zoom toggle button to enable this option. Based on the location of the people in the room, the camera will automatically adjust as needed to display the optimal view of the whole room.
Controlling a remote camera
If you are using a Zoom Room controller version 4.0 or later on your iPad, you can remotely control the camera of another participant or another Zoom Room. Controlling another camera remotely can be done by following these steps:
- Meetings can be started or joined at any time.
- You can display the list of meeting participants by tapping the Manage Participants icon at the top of the screen.
- If you want to control the camera of a participant, you will need to tap their name, and then choose Request Camera Control under their name.
- A message is sent to the participant asking for their approval. If the participant approves your request, you will receive a message informing you that the camera will now be controlled by you once the request has been approved.
- The remote participant’s camera controls will be displayed once they tap Now on the remote participant’s camera.
- In order to get the camera in the correct position, use the icons on the screen to zoom in and out.
- To return to the Manage Participants pop-up, you need to tap Give up Camera Control.
- Once you have done this, you will be able to return to the meeting controls by clicking Done on the Participants popup.
Using camera presets
There is an option in the Camera Control menu for setting a default camera position, or returning a camera to a preset position that is available to users. The Zoom Room is only able to use these buttons if it’s equipped with a supported camera and an iPad controller that is version 4.6 or later.
The following cameras are supported:
- AVer CAM520
- AVer CAM540
- AVer VB342
- AVer VC520 Pro2
- AVer CAM520 Pro2
- Jabra PanaCast
- Logitech Rally
- Logitech Meetup
- Logitech PTZ Pro
- Logitech PTZ Pro 2
- Logitech GROUP
- Marshall CV610-U2
- Panasonic AW-HE40
- Panasonic AW-UE70
- Polycom EagleEye IV USB
To configure a camera preset:
- Meetings can be started or joined at any time.
- Click on the Camera Control icon to access the Camera Control menu.
- The preset buttons can be selected by touching and holding one of them.
- The Zoom Room settings will be locked if the passcode is not entered but a popup will appear asking you to enter it.
- Tap the OK button after you have entered the Zoom Room passcode.
- If you choose Save position, then you will be able to zoom or pan the camera in a specific direction until you reach the position which you wish to save.
- In the Zoom Room controller, tap Rename to change the name of the preset button that appears on the screen for participants to see when they are in the Zoom Room.
- The same procedure can be repeated for the other buttons by repeating steps 5-6.
- You can set the camera to use a preset every time the meeting begins or when joining the meeting if you want it to use this preset every time the room starts or joins.
- Once you have completed configuring the presets, you will be able to tap Done. As a result, users of the Zoom Room controller will now be able to access the buttons. A camera can be placed in any of the preset positions without needing a passcode, but it cannot be altered or renamed once in that position.
Switching cameras
- Meetings can be started or joined at any time.
- On the iPad controller, tap the Switch Camera button to switch the camera on or off.
- You will be able to see a list of all the available cameras in a menu. When you tap on a camera name, it will automatically become active, which means that you will be able to use it immediately. If you wish to change the camera that is currently active, you can do this at any time.
Android
Controlling a local camera
It is possible to move your Zoom Room’s camera to a different position by using your Android controller if your Zoom Room uses a PTZ camera with UVC controls. Versions 4.0 and later of Zoom Rooms are compatible with this feature.
- Meetings can be started or joined at any time.
- Tap on the Camera Control icon to turn on the camera.
- Zoom and pan the camera to the position you want it to be in using the icons on the Camera Control popup.
Note: - When you click on Mirror Effect, a toggle will appear next to it, allowing you to enable this option for your Zoom Room’s display (the Zoom Room’s display will appear as a mirror when you enable this option).
Switching cameras
- Meetings can be started or joined at any time.
- Tap the Switch Camera button on the controller to turn on the camera.
- All of the cameras that are currently available will be displayed in a menu. You can select one of the cameras by tapping on its name, and the camera will become active as soon as you tap it. Whenever you wish to change the active camera, you can do this at any time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you control Zoom Rooms?
The Zoom web portal can be accessed by logging into the Zoom account. Then click on Zoom Rooms, then click on Room Management. There is an Edit button next to the Zoom Room name on the right side of the screen. Under Devices, you will find a button that says Enable Room Controls (blue). Toggle this button ON to enable the room control features.
How do I change Zoom room settings?
The Zoom web portal can be accessed by logging into the Zoom account. Then click Zoom Rooms from the Room Management menu. You will have to choose from one of the tabs if you wish to filter your results by rooms or locations. You will be able to edit the location or room by clicking the Edit button next to it.
Can you switch between cameras on Zoom?
It is possible to switch between multiple cameras in Zoom during the meeting if you have more than one connected to your device. You can do this by using the camera menu in Zoom that is displayed during the meeting. If you click on the up arrow icon on the camera, you will see that you have a variety of choices that you can select from when you click on it. Manually switching from one camera to another can be done by clicking on a particular camera.
What is Zoom far end camera control?
A person who is participating in the meeting can take control of the camera by using the far end camera control, which allows another person to take control of the camera and make use of its pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) functionality. The webcam in question must be equipped with these PTZ features in order to be able to use this setting.
Where is the Zoom Rooms controller?
Using the search box located on the top right of your screen, you can search for Zoom Rooms Controller in order to find it on your mobile device. The Zoom Rooms Controller app can be found in the results of your search; simply click on it to open it. Add the items to your cart by clicking the Add button. Once you have reviewed the permissions requested, click the Authorize button at the bottom.
Where is the camera control icon in Zoom?
Join a meeting or start one yourself. If you are using Zoom Rooms for Touch or Zoom for Home device, if you wish to access the on-screen controller, you will need to tap on the ellipse (…) within the bottom-right corner of your screen. When you are ready to begin recording, tap the Start Recording button.