Enable Auto Brightness in Microsoft Teams
- 7 steps
- Needs administrator rights
Auto brightness in Microsoft Teams brightens your camera feed during calls. It helps when you sit in a dark room or have a bright window or lamp behind you. The setting is in the Teams device settings on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it takes effect right away, so the people on your call see the change as soon as you switch it on.
You do not need admin rights, and you do not need to restart Windows. The feature adjusts the video Teams sends. It does not change your camera driver or any other app that uses the camera.
Turn on Auto brightness in Microsoft Teams settings under Devices. This feature automatically adjusts camera exposure for better video quality in low light.
Turn on auto brightness for Microsoft Teams video
The short version: open your profile picture or the Settings and more menu in Teams, select Settings, go to Devices, and switch on Adjust brightness under the camera preview. The steps below go through each screen.
First, open the Teams app. Use whichever way is quickest for you:
- Click the Start button and find Microsoft Teams in the app list, or type Teams in the search box.
- Click Microsoft Teams in the results. The main Teams window should open and show your chats or calendar.
If Teams is already running, you can also launch it from the taskbar. If its icon is not visible, click the arrow at the right of the taskbar to open the overflow menu and click the Teams icon there.
Now open the settings from the full Teams window:
- Find the Settings and more ( …) button next to your profile picture at the top of the window.
- Click it, then select Settings from the menu. The Settings page should open.
Next, go to the camera settings:
- On the left side of the Settings page, click the Devices tab.
- Find the camera section. If more than one camera is connected to Windows, such as a built-in webcam and a USB one, choose the one you use for calls from the drop-down menu under Video Settings. A preview of that camera should appear.
- Turn on the Adjust brightness toggle under the camera settings. Teams now adjusts the video lighting for you, and your preview should look clearer in a dim room.
To turn the feature off, return to the same page and switch the toggle off. Nothing else changes.
Menu names can differ a little between versions of Teams. If you do not see Adjust brightness, update Teams first. If it is still missing, check that you picked the right camera, because some cameras and some work or school accounts do not offer it. Your IT admin can also limit video features on managed accounts.
With the toggle on, your video stays clear even in a dimly lit room. Here is what you get from it:
- Improved VisibilityAutomatic brightness adjustment makes your video clearer in dim rooms.
- Easy AccessibilityThe setting is easy to find inside the Teams app, so you can turn it on or off in a few clicks.
- Multiple Devices SupportIf you have connected several cameras to your computer, you can pick the one you want.
- User-Friendly InterfaceThe menus are simple enough that anyone can manage their video settings.
- Enhanced CollaborationClearer video makes meetings easier to follow and helps people communicate.
Once the setting is on, you can follow the same path any time you want to check the preview or switch cameras before a meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
To sum up, turning on auto brightness in Microsoft Teams means going into the app’s settings, opening Devices, and switching on the brightness option for your camera. It takes under a minute, and you can undo it just as quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How to adjust brightness on Teams camera?
To adjust brightness on your Teams camera, open Settings from your profile picture, select Devices, and switch on Adjust brightness under the camera preview. Teams then brightens your video for the people on the call. The change takes effect right away, and you don't need to restart Windows or have admin rights.
How to adjust brightness on Teams?
To adjust brightness in Teams, open Settings and more, select Settings, then choose Devices. Switch on Adjust brightness under the camera preview. It brightens your video for the call only, not your screen. Use it when a dark room or a bright window behind you makes you hard to see.
Why can't I adjust brightness on Teams video?
If the option is missing, first make sure your camera is selected in Settings, then Devices, since Adjust brightness appears under the camera preview. Close other apps that use the camera, and update Teams to the latest version. Then restart Teams.
How to adjust brightness in Teams meeting?
To adjust brightness for a Teams meeting, set it before you join. Open Settings and more, select Settings, go to Devices, and switch on Adjust brightness under the camera preview. Your camera feed in the meeting then shows the brighter image. The setting stays on until you switch it off.
How do you adjust the light on your Teams camera?
To adjust the light on your Teams camera, switch on Adjust brightness. Open Settings and more, select Settings, go to Devices, and turn on Adjust brightness under the camera preview. Teams brightens the video it sends to others. For better light, also move your lamp or turn away from a bright window.
How to change camera brightness in Teams?
To change camera brightness in Teams, open Settings and more, select Settings, and go to Devices. Switch on Adjust brightness under the camera preview. This changes the video Teams sends, not your camera driver or other apps. The change takes effect right away, and your contacts see it immediately.
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