How To Control Video Conference Camera During Zoom Meetings

Remote work meetings, hybrid work events, and sales presentations are being done through video conferencing platforms such as Zoom since business operations have shifted to remote work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Zoom has been one of the main unified collaboration and communication platforms used by businesses, they are constantly making their services better for their users and customers. One of them is remote employees having the power to control Zoom meetings when using a PTZ video conference camera.

In this article, you will learn how to control your remote work meetings, hybrid work events, and sales presentations when using a PTZ video conference camera and Zoom, how to disable and enable this new feature, and its pre-requisite. So, keep reading!

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How Zoom Controls Your Remote Work Meetings?

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One of the new features of Zoom is the Far End Camera Control feature. This feature allows the camera of the remote participant to be controlled in real-time by the host or another designated participant, in real-time, allowing for a more dynamic and engaging meeting experience.

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Benefits Of Using Far End Camera Control For Remote Work And Zoom Meetings

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Focus the camera on specific areas of interest during Zoom meetings

One of the key benefits of Far End Camera Control is that it enables the host or designated participant to focus the camera on specific areas of interest during the meeting. This can be particularly useful in situations where the remote participant needs to show a physical object, such as a product or document, or when there are multiple people in the room and the host wants to ensure everyone is visible on camera.

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Reduced camera movement

Far End Camera Control also helps to improve the overall quality of the meeting by reducing the amount of camera movement and ensuring that the camera remains focused on the speaker. This can help to prevent distracting movements or jerky camera movements that can disrupt the flow of the meeting and reduce engagement.

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Enables the host or designated remote meeting participant to adjust the camera settings

Another benefit of the Far End Camera Control feature is that it enables the host or designated participant to adjust the camera settings, such as brightness and contrast, to ensure that the remote participant is visible on camera. This can be particularly important in situations where lighting conditions are poor, or when the remote participant is located in a dark room.

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Prerequisites For Far-End Camera Control 

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• You need to have account owner or admin privileges to use Far End Camera Control
• The camera used for Far End Camera Control must have pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities

To use Zoom's Far End Camera Control feature, you must have account owner or admin privileges. This means that only users with these levels of access can enable Far End Camera Control for meetings.

Additionally, the camera used for Far End Camera Control must have pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities. This type of camera allows the host or designated participant to control the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom functions remotely, which is essential for using the Far End Camera Control feature.

It's important to note that not all cameras have PTZ capabilities, so it's important to ensure that the camera being used is compatible with Far End Camera Control before attempting to use the feature. If the camera does not have PTZ capabilities, the Far End Camera Control feature will not work.

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How To Enable Or Disable Far End Camera Control Feature

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To enable the Far End Camera Control feature of Zoom for your remote work meetings, hybrid work events, and sales presentations, you need to follow these steps:

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Account

• Log in to the Zoom web portal as an admin who has the authority to change account settings.
• Click on Account Management in the navigation menu, and then click on Account Settings.
• Go to the Meeting tab.
• Find the In Meeting (Advanced) section and locate the toggle for Far End Camera Control.
• Click the toggle to enable or disable FECC.
• If prompted, click Enable or Disable to confirm the change.
• (Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in your account, click the lock icon, then click Lock to confirm.

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Group

• Log in to the Zoom web portal as an admin with the authority to edit groups.
• Click on User Management in the navigation menu and select Groups.
• Choose the group name that you want to modify.
• Go to the Meeting tab.
• Find the In Meeting (Advanced) section and locate the toggle for Far End Camera Control.
• Click the toggle to enable or disable Far End Camera Control.
• If prompted, click Enable or Disable to confirm the change.
• Note: If the toggle is grayed out, it has been locked at the account level and cannot be changed for the group.
• (Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in the group, click the lock icon, then click Lock to confirm.

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User

• Log in to the Zoom web portal.
• Click on Settings in the navigation panel.
• Go to the Meeting tab.
• Find the In Meeting (Advanced) section and locate the toggle for Far End Camera Control.
• Click the toggle to enable or disable FECC for your meetings.
• If prompted, click Enable or Disable to confirm the change.
• Note: If the toggle is grayed out, it has been locked either at the group or account level. In this case, you'll need to contact your Zoom admin to change it.

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How To Use The Far End Camera Control Feature

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Note: Make sure that Far End Camera Control is enabled for you or the users in your account (if you're an admin).

To use camera control during a Zoom meeting, follow these steps:

• Start or join a Zoom meeting.
• Identify the video of the participant whose camera you would like to control, and select Request Camera Control.
• Note: Keep in mind that the participant must have a camera with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities for you to be able to request camera control.
• The far end will receive a prompt to approve the camera control.
• Once the request is approved, you will have the ability to pan, tilt, and zoom the participant's camera.

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The Best PTZ Video Conference Camera 2023

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Zoom provides remote control features for video conferences, remote work meetings, and hybrid work events. You can use the pan, tilt, and zoom functions to control your camera remotely. 

Examples of PTZ cameras that work well with Zoom are the Coolpo AI Huddle Pana and Coolpo AI Huddle Mini.

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Coolpo AI Huddle Pana

AI Huddle Pana has a Dual Positioning Technology feature where AI detects active meeting participants through their voices and gestures.

Moreover, the Pana is a Plug-And-Play video conference camera, which means you just need to plug it directly into your laptop/computer and have no need to download other software or connect them to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

• Supports 1080p video conference solutions
• 360-degree FOV
• 4 smart microphones with up to 15ft pick up
• An all-surround speaker
• Dual Positioning Technology
• Plug-And-Play

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Coolpo AI Huddle Mini

The AI Huddle Mini has a Gesture Control feature that allows it to track a meeting participant's movements in the conference room. 

For example, if a participant raises their hand close to their face with an open palm, the AI will focus on them and follow their movements within the room. This can be very helpful during discussions and presentations, as it ensures that the camera is always focused on the most important aspects of the meeting.

• Supports up to 4k video conference solutions
• Beamforming Technology
• Echo Cancellation
• Background Noise Reduction
• Frame Master
• Division Master

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Get the ultimate video conferencing experience with our Pana, Mini, and Mini Lite cameras! Don't wait any longer, purchase now to achieve seamless and efficient remote meetings!

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Conclusion

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In conclusion, Zoom's Far End Camera Control feature allows remote meeting participants to control PTZ video conference cameras in real-time during meetings, providing several benefits such as focusing on specific areas of interest, reducing camera movement, and adjusting camera settings. 

To enable or disable this feature, users can follow the instructions provided for their account type (account, group, or user) through the Zoom web portal. To effectively use this feature during a Zoom meeting, you must have a camera with PTZ capabilities, such as the Coolpo AI Huddle Pana and Coolpo AI Huddle Mini.

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