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Newcomer
June 25, 2025
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Shutting off webcams and mics in breakouts except for co-hosts

  • June 25, 2025
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Some of the Zoom Meetings I run require them to be like webinars, participant listen only and chat.

 

When I login and set-up the program under Host Tools I disable all participant options except Chat.  I make all my presenters co-hosts so they can have the webcam, mic, and share features.  This works great in the main room but when everyone moves to a breakout the co-hosts still have their webcam, mic and share capabilities but it seems that the participants (at least some) can now turn their webcams and mics on. I thought the main settings for participants would also carry over to breakouts.  

 

Is this incorrect or am I doing something wrong?

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Community Super Champion | Customer
June 26, 2025

That is incorrect. In a breakout room co-hosts can mute and stop video of participants, but participants can still unmute and start video.

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Newcomer
June 26, 2025

This would be a really useful feature, especially for large meetings or training sessions where breakout room control is crucial. Having the ability to restrict webcams and mics to just co-hosts could help avoid disruptions and keep things more organized. Surprised Zoom hasn’t implemented this yet hopefully it’s something they’re considering for future updates!

New Member
September 11, 2026

Agreed! Please implement this option, Zoom!