ZoomRoom: How to Switch from Auto-Frame to Manual Camera Control in Zoom Rooms

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Issue / Question

Zoom Rooms equipped with Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras may offer Auto Frame, which automatically adjusts the camera to frame participants.

How do I turn off Auto Frame and manually reposition or zoom the camera?

Solution

Switch to Manual Camera Control

  1. Start or join a meeting from the Zoom Room.
  2. On the Zoom Room Controller, tap Camera Control.
    • The icon looks like directional arrows.
  3. Disable Auto Frame if it is enabled.
    • Look for a toggle or ⌄ button labeled Auto Frame and tap it.
    • Tap Manual to turn off Auto Frame.
    • You can now use the manual camera controls.
  4. Use the Manual Camera Controls:
    • Directional arrows: Move the camera left, right, up, or down.
    • Zoom slider: Zoom in or out.
    • Presets: If available, tap a preset number to move the camera to a saved view.

Optional: Save a Preset View

After positioning the camera manually, tap Save Preset if available to store the current camera position for quick access in future meetings.

Notes

If you do not see Camera Control, it may be:

  • Hidden by administrator settings.
  • Unsupported by your camera.

Environment

  • Zoom Rooms
  • Zoom Room Controller
  • Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera
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