Can't see myself on the viewfinder during the call

Anonymous
2020-03-12T20:47:34+00:00

Hi! In Microsoft Teams during the video calls I can't see myself in the viewfinder. Everyone else can see me in the chat but I don't have the little mini video of myself in the corner. Anyone know how to turn it on?

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-11T23:45:11+00:00

    Try this - 

    1. Click 'More actions' (3 dots)
    2. Click on 'No background' or select a background
    3. Apply and restart video

    One scenario when this happened (selfie view disappearing from viewfinder) - tried to change background, previewed it, but then just cancelled it. The problem is when you preview, Teams stops your camera so people don't see you trying out all the different backgrounds available and acting like a fool (lol). But then when you don't select one and just cancel the pane, the camera stays switched off. Hope this helps!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-04-30T15:14:55+00:00

    I am using on my Iphone. I cannot see my picture in the bottom right hand corner. I had this ability as early as 4/27/2020. Now I have a black screen where my face should be and a pic of a camera that appears to asking me to rotate the camera. However, when I hit that button, nothing happens. That, and those I am on the call can see me. So, it's not the rotate camera problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-04-28T21:37:55+00:00

    I'm having the same issue. My boss and teammates all have the ability to see themselves in the corner on Teams, but I do not. 

    Exact same issue I am having

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-04-28T21:36:57+00:00

    Hi Laura,

    Sorry this feature sill not available now, the low right corner self- displayed can be achieved at skype, but for now, you can't do that at Teams.

    If you have further concern, please let us know.

    Kind Regards,

    George

    Really?  That seems like such a basic feature George.  And something isn't right because others on the Team call say they can see themselves?

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-04-28T21:34:44+00:00

    I have the same issue.  There is no mini window showing myself when on a Teams call

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