How do I stop this auto-centering command?

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I have a newer PC laptop (HP ZBook Firefly 16-inch, 64bit, Windows 11). When I have a Zoom meeting, and I move my head a few inches to the left or right, the camera auto-adjusts and puts my face in the center of the screen again, and it zooms way in on my head and shoulders. It's really annoying. How do I stop this? Is there a toggle command somewhere that I need to turn off? I have read on Google about something called "Center Stage". However, I think that is only for Apple products; but, I still couldn't find that language anywhere in the Zoom app, or anything resembling my problem.

I'd love some help on this. Thanks.

nataliamenhem · Answer

I had the same issue and could solve it following this guidance I found in Google. Hope this helps!

To disable Zoom's "Center Stage" feature that automatically centers the camera on your face, you need to access the meeting controls within a Zoom call and turn off the "Center Stage" option. This feature, while useful for some, can be distracting if you move around a lot during a call.

Here's how to disable it:

On a Desktop:

Start or join a Zoom meeting or webinar.
Locate the green camera icon: in the menu bar at the top of your screen according to the Zoom Community.
Click on the green camera icon .
Find the "Center Stage" option: in the menu that appears.
Toggle the "Center Stage" setting off .

On a Mobile Device (iOS):

Start or join a Zoom meeting or webinar.
Tap the screen: to bring up meeting controls.
In the top-left corner, tap "Turn Off Center Stage" .

Alternatively, you can disable Center Stage before the meeting starts by going to Zoom Settings and turning it off there

How do I stop this auto-centering command?

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