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WPS Camera is the video control feature in WPS meetings on macOS; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Camera is the built-in video control feature for WPS meetings on macOS. It is used to turn video on or off during a meeting, switch camera input devices, adjust mirrored preview, and let the host manage attendee camera permissions.
Main capabilities include:
- Turn the camera on or off for quick video control during a meeting.
- Switch camera devices when multiple video inputs are available.
- Turn mirrored video on for a more convenient self-preview.
- Let the host manage whether attendees can use their cameras.
This feature fits daily team meetings, remote presentations, training sessions, and collaborative discussions. It helps users manage personal video status quickly and gives hosts more control over meeting video behavior.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office and supports camera access |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended for online meetings |
| Other | Allow WPS to access the system camera; connect any external camera before joining the meeting |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS, enter the meeting interface, and confirm that camera-related controls are available in the toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports turning the camera on or off in meetings, switching video input devices, enabling mirrored preview, and letting the host manage attendee camera permissions. | Microsoft Teams supports turning video on or off before or during meetings, and device settings include camera selection and video adjustments such as brightness. | Google Meet supports camera checks before joining, camera switching during meetings, and additional video settings. | Notion focuses on AI Meeting Notes for transcription and summaries, rather than native in-meeting camera controls or mirrored video settings. | Adobe Connect Camera pod supports camera sharing, mirrored video, pausing the camera, and host control over attendee camera permissions. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Common camera actions are grouped inside the meeting flow, and personal video controls and host controls can be handled in one place. | Compared with WPS: Teams combines meeting controls with a separate device settings workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Meet places more emphasis on browser-based setup and pre-join checks. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with meeting capture and summaries than native video camera control. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Connect offers more room-level layout and host controls, with a more meeting-room-oriented interface. |
| Official Source | — | Use video in Microsoft Teams; Manage your device settings in Microsoft Teams | Connect your video & audio; Improve your video & audio experience | AI Meeting Notes | Camera pod |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly need quick personal camera control and host-side camera management during meetings, WPS provides a direct workflow. If your team relies more on browser meetings, advanced room layouts, or automated meeting notes, each alternative has a different focus.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Camera helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily video meetings | General attendees | Need to turn video on or off quickly | Use the camera button in the meeting interface |
| 2 | Switching between cameras | Users with external devices | It is inconvenient to change between cameras | Select the current video input device in camera settings |
| 3 | Adjusting preview direction | Users who need a clearer self-preview | The preview direction does not match usage habits | Turn mirrored video on or off |
| 4 | Training or hosted meetings | Hosts and presenters | Need to manage attendee video permissions | The host can allow or restrict attendee camera use |
| 5 | Pre-meeting device checks | Remote workers | Concern that the camera may not work after joining | Check permissions and camera status before the meeting |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Camera controls in meetings | Available | Available |
| Standard in-meeting camera use | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF, AI, and additional tools | Limited in some areas | More advanced tools are available |
| Cloud storage and template benefits | Basic quota | Higher quota and more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to join meetings and use standard camera controls | Free | Basic Camera actions are available without membership |
| You also need broader office, AI, or extended benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited for frequent work and broader feature needs |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page