If this new era of telecommunications has set something, it is the ability to make video calls a constant interaction with colleagues and clients at work. There are also many who use it to communicate with family members.
So, in this article we will show you how to ensure the highest video quality in the video calls you make with Zoom, Teams, FaceTime or Google Hangouts with your Mac.
And that the quality of websites for Mac computers, both Mac and MacBook, has never been exceptional, something that Apple may have overlooked in high-end pricing machines. Below, we show you how to use the alternatives.
How can I improve the quality of my video calls?
Before going into details, there are some basic principles to consider when making your video calls, such as communication quality. If your bandwidth is inadequate, you will experience signal cuts or damage.
Better near the router
Usually the biggest problem is wifi or slow connection. If possible, position your device to get closer to the access point, or at least make sure you are not making connections from a point and point too high to your home.
The distance, walls and other electrical components emit interference with your signal, which will cause the quality of your communications to deteriorate. A great way to connect your Mac directly to the ethernet cable if possible.
If you have a recent MacBook model, you may need the help of a USB C hub or hub port. See our guide to excellent mac hubs.
There are also many ways to optimize your Wi-Fi connection, such as switching to a different frequency band, resetting your router settings, or removing devices that interrupt your signal.
Try a new webcam
It is also possible to have an external webcam in your home, which is usually much more efficient than the one usually attached to machines, which is intended to save costs.
Logitech has been the most respected brand of this category, with models such as C930e Business, is widely used in the business world for its known quality. It is just one of the models the company has in the market.
In fact, if you want higher information, you can find it Logitech StreamCam 1080p 60fps quality with image stabilization and USB C connectivity to ensure compatibility with Windows and MacOS computers.
However, try using a compatible external camera and connection ports for your Mac, in addition to installing the right drivers and drivers that allow you to monitor the new device. Apple recommends on its website i Logitech Pro Magnetic 4K.
Use Powerline adapters or Wifi Mesh devices
If you find that you have dark wifi spots inside your home, where signal quality decreases or falls noticeably, everything is lost. You can use PLC adapters to send signal, as well as wifi and extensions signal extensions.
See our article where we explain how to extend the wifi signal and improve their speed, aided by these types of devices. They are easy to program and do not require technical knowledge to begin with.
As far as the multiplier devices and extender are concerned, there is one such model Fritz! WLAN Repeater 3000 via AVM, compatible with Mesh technology so that the multiplier itself has 2 Ethernet connectors and a wifi signal with automatic bandwidth selection to perform quality.
How can you improve video quality on SpaceTime?
If you are using FaceTime from your iPhone or iPad, there are a few options. However, the advantage of using it on your Mac is that you can connect to external cameras better than the HD quality of your team's camera.
Look how to use SpaceTime on your Mac.
How to Improve Video Quality in Zoom?
Zoom seems to have become a global tool for launching videoconference or home video calls, be it with colleagues, or with family and friends.
To achieve the best quality, within the Zoom app, click your profile picture in the top right corner and select & # 39; Settings & # 39; and & # 39; video & # 39; You will see that in & # 39; Camera & # 39; you can choose one integrated machine, or, an external one when you plug it in.
Some additional options will allow you to work HD quality, show video, and even capture the look. You can also manage to turn off automatic video signal here when you enter a meeting, or to highlight a video while you are speaking.
How can you improve video quality in Google Hangouts?
Like all other video calling services, the quality of your equipment is automatically adjusted to match your communications. But for the desktop version, you can add 720p high quality or a connected camera lens.
To do so, you need to go to your Mac app, click on the video calling option (be sure to give the app permission to access your camera) and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner to enter the configuration.
Select the & # 39; Bandwidth & # 39; tab, adjust the output video so you can use up to 720p (HD) quality. Click Done and you'll see how well the streaming signal improves.
How can I improve video quality on Skype or Microsoft Teams?
There is no such setting that immediately improves your experience with Skype or Teams, but Microsoft recommends that you use the latest version of the app due to security and development issues.
You can do this by opening the app and clicking on Skype in the menu bar on the top left of your screen to & # 39; check reviews & # 39; Another useful thing is to look at a website for this situation. Skype to see if the service is in the news.
If after all these tips you are still struggling to improve the signal quality of your Mac camera, check out our article how to use your camera smartphone as a webcam on your computer.
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