Blur your Background in Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
In video conferences, background blur can be an important feature for a lot of people. It not only makes others focus on you but also helps you chat in your comfort zone without worrying about the messy room or your pet playing around in the house. Everyone will be concentrating on you and not what’s behind you. Whether you’re using Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams, below, we’ve mentioned a step-by-step guide to use the background blur feature in all these video conferencing platforms.
Blur Your Background in Zoom
Before Joining a Meeting
During an Ongoing Meeting
Here’s more on how to blur your background in Zoom Meeting! We’ve also mentioned an alternative method in case you don’t want to use this option. If you’re using a mobile phone to attend meetings, here’s the trick to blur the background in Zoom for Android and iOS.
Blur Your Background in Google Meet
Google Meet also lets you apply the blur effect before joining a meeting. When on the joining screen, tap the three-dots at the top right. Then, select ‘Turn on Background Blur.’ Read in detail on using Background Blur Feature on Google Meet.
Blur Your Background in Microsoft Teams
Before a Meeting Starts
While joining a scheduled meeting on Microsoft Teams, you get the option to add a blur effect to your video. The blur effect will reflect on the preview screen. You can now press Join Now to start the meeting.
During a Meeting
Read in detail on how to Blur Background in Microsoft Teams.
Wrapping Up
This was all about how you can blur your background in video calls on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. Do try all three and let me know which one gives you the best quality while using the background blur feature. In case of any issues or queries, feel free to reach out via comments below. Also, read- Mega Comparison: Zoom vs. Skype vs. Microsoft Teams vs. Google Meet vs. Google Duo vs. Messenger Rooms
