WPS Camera on Windows: Introduction

WPS Camera is the camera control feature in WPS meetings on Windows; this guide covers 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	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Camera is the video device control feature used in WPS meetings on Windows. It helps you turn your camera on or off during a meeting, switch between video input devices, adjust mirrored self-view, and manage attendee camera permissions as a host.

Core capabilities include:

Turn the camera on or off for quick video control during a meeting.
Switch camera devices when more than one video input device is available.
Enable mirrored preview for a more natural self-view.
Manage attendee camera permissions as a host.

This feature is useful for remote meetings, pre-meeting checks, device switching, and host-side meeting control. It also aligns with common search intent such as how to use WPS Camera on Windows and WPS Office download for PC when setting up meeting tools.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC that can run WPS Office or the WPS meeting client normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office or the WPS meeting client
Network	A stable internet connection is recommended for online meetings and live video transmission
Other	Your device should have an available camera, and Windows camera permission should be granted to the app

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS, enter the meeting-related entry point, join or create a meeting, and confirm that a Camera icon appears on the bottom toolbar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports turning the camera on or off in a meeting, switching video input devices, enabling mirrored preview, and letting hosts manage attendee camera permissions.	Teams supports turning video on or off before and during meetings, and provides video effects and filters.	Google Meet supports pre-join camera preview, device switching, and in-meeting video settings.	Notion mainly offers AI Meeting Notes focused on transcription and meeting records, rather than native in-meeting camera controls.	Adobe Connect Camera pod supports multiple video streams, mirroring, pausing camera video, and host control over attendee camera permissions.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: camera toggle, device switching, mirrored preview, and host-side camera control are grouped into one meeting workflow for faster checks and adjustments.	Compared with WPS: offers video effects and filters, while its public guidance separates attendee permission management into additional help flows.	Compared with WPS: places more emphasis on device checks and settings access for individual users.	Compared with WPS: focuses on meeting transcription and summaries instead of native camera control in a meeting room.	Compared with WPS: offers richer host-side room layouts and video management options, with a stronger focus on presenter-style sessions.
Official Source	—	Use video in Microsoft Teams	Connect your video & audio	AI Meeting Notes	Camera pod

Overall Conclusion

If your main need is direct camera control, device switching, and basic host management in everyday meetings, WPS provides a straightforward workflow. If you need more advanced room layouts or broader presenter controls, other meeting platforms may offer additional options.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How Camera Helps
1	Pre-meeting video check	General attendees	Need to confirm the camera works before joining	Turn on the camera and review the self-view
2	Switching between devices	Users with external webcams	Need to move between built-in and external cameras	Select another video input device in camera settings
3	Adjusting self-view direction	Users who rely on local preview	Preview direction feels unnatural	Enable mirrored preview for a more familiar self-view
4	Managing meeting order	Hosts	Need to control attendee camera availability	Use host controls for attendee camera permissions
5	Temporarily stopping video	Users with unstable network or short interruptions	Need to stop video quickly without leaving the meeting	Turn the camera off while staying in the meeting

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature Area	Free Users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Camera controls in meetings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Basic access or feature-limited access depending on the tool	✅ Broader advanced access
Cloud storage and templates	Basic quota or basic template access	✅ Higher quota or more extended benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Joining meetings and using basic camera controls	Free	Camera basics are available directly for standard meeting use
Needing more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other extended office features	WPS Premium	Better suited for users with ongoing needs beyond basic meeting controls

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