Common questions about WPS Camera usually involve permissions, device switching, and preview behavior; this section includes 4 frequent questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if the camera will not turn on?
- Check whether the camera hardware is connected and working normally.
- Open Windows settings and confirm that camera access is allowed for the app.
- Close other programs that may be using the camera and try again.
- Rejoin the meeting or restart the client, then turn the camera on again.
Why does the preview not change after I switch devices?
- Confirm that the target camera is connected correctly and recognized by Windows.
- Return to camera settings and select the target device again.
- Check whether the self-view has refreshed.
- If nothing changes, close other apps using the camera and switch again.
Does mirrored preview affect what other attendees see?
- Mirrored preview is mainly used for your local self-view.
- Turn it on before the meeting and review the local preview.
- If you need to confirm the actual display result, test it in a sample meeting.
Why can the host not manage other attendees' cameras?
- Confirm that the current account is the meeting host.
- Open participant or meeting management and check whether the related video permission option is available.
- If the current role is not host, the host needs to perform the action.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Camera | The meeting feature used to control camera on/off status and video input. |
| Mirrored Preview | A mirrored local self-view used to make on-screen direction feel more natural. |
| Video Input Device | A built-in camera or external USB camera that can capture video. |
| Host Permissions | Meeting control permissions used to manage participants and meeting settings. |