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How do I stop the camera from following me and zooming in and out when I move my hands!

  • December 19, 2024
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Just got a 2024 Apple M4 and downloaded the newest Zoom app... I cannot for the life of me stop this camera from auto focusing and moving with me. All the help documents tell to do things that don't exist in Zoom Workplace!!!  It's so annoying and every time I move a hand the camera zooms in and out, I want it to go back to solid!

    Best answer by hdog

    How to Turn Off "Centre Stage" on FaceTime (Mac)

    1. Look at the very top right of your Mac screen. You’ll see a small magnifying glass icon. Click on it. (This is called Spotlight Search.)
    2. A search bar will appear. Type "FaceTime" and press Enter to open the app.
    3. Once FaceTime is open, look again at the top right of your screen. You’ll see a green camera icon (near where you found the magnifying glass earlier). Click on it.
    4. A menu will appear. Look for "Centre Stage" and unselect it (click to turn it off).

    ✅ All done! 😊

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    LJaco
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    December 19, 2024

    Following this, hoping there is some way to resolve it. It is beyond disturbing that the camera zoom changes almost continuously. 

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      StopFollowingMeAuthor
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      December 19, 2024

      yes! It's not Zoom- it's Apple... you have to login into Facetime and then click on the Green top bar icon till you see Center Stage and unclick that... totally worked and saving my life

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        LJaco
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        December 20, 2024

        RIGHT, the green icon in the right corner of the top bar - I would never have found this on my own. Thank you so much! 

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          JillSandford
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          February 27, 2025

          There is s green dot. That is all it does nothing?

           

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          LJaco
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          January 7, 2025

          This article explains how to disable it in Zoom:  https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0066897

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          timrichards
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          February 21, 2025

          I had this problem with my new Apple iPad. It was never an issue with the old one. I finally solved it in the ZOOM meeting by going to the 9-dot VIEW grid at the top right of the screen. As well as 'Gallery View' and 'Speaker View' there is a CENTRE STAGE view. I unchecked this and all was well.

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          timrichards
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          February 21, 2025

          I solved this on my new Apple i-Pad by going to the 9-dot VIEW grid - top right of the ZOOM screen. As well as 'Speaker View' and 'Gallery View' options there is now a CENTRE STAGE option. Uncheck this and you should be good to go... 🙂

           

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          JillSandford
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          February 27, 2025

          Which green button??  sorry. Have tried on I pad and mac.

           

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          apkrhnyu
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          March 6, 2025

          I couldn't find the green video button until I disconnect all the external monitors. Try disconnecting all those monitors and start zoom meeting, you'll see the green video button on top right bar, and click and find the 'center stage' and other effects as well. 

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          JillSandford
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          February 27, 2025

          Re the very irritating CENTER STAGE question (ignore the spelling)!!   It is top right hand corner of ZOOM.  there is a grid and little squares.  Tap on it and there is a list including centre stage.  Untick.   It does work.  

           

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          hdog
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          February 28, 2025

          Jill!

          How to Turn Off "Centre Stage" on FaceTime (Mac)

          1. Look at the very top right of your Mac screen. You’ll see a small magnifying glass icon. Click on it. (This is called Spotlight Search.)

          2. A search bar will appear. Type "FaceTime" and press Enter to open the app.

          3. Once FaceTime is open, look again at the top right of your screen. You’ll see a green camera icon (near where you found the magnifying glass earlier). Click on it.

          4. A menu will appear. Look for "Centre Stage" and unselect it (click to turn it off).

          ✅ All done! 😊

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            Marticulate
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            April 2, 2025

            Thank you, thank you, thank you!  That was insanely annoying!

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            rozemac
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            September 23, 2025

             

            1. Look for an option like Auto-framing, Auto-zoom, or Person tracking and disable it.

            This will keep your camera from moving automatically.

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            rozemac
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            September 23, 2025

             

            1. Open the settings for your video call app (like Zoom or Teams) or your camera's own software.

            2. Look for an option like Auto-framing, Auto-zoom, or Person tracking and disable it.

            This will keep your camera from moving automatically.

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