How do I stop this auto-centering command?

[Striv37]

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.

[Eliot]

hi @Striv37,

according to hp, your hp laptop includes "Collaborate effectively wherever you go with ZBook Firefly. The AI enhanced auto-framing 5MP camera,13 now with an 88-degree field of view, and Wi-Fi 6E,14 4G LTE15, or 5G16 options let you seamlessly connect from almost anywhere."

HP ZBook Firefly 16 Mobile Workstation | 16" Display | HP® Store

maybe the hp laptop user manual or hp support can identify setting to turn off auto-framing.

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thanks,  eliot

[nataliamenhem]

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:

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

On a Mobile Device (iOS):

1. Start or join a Zoom meeting or webinar.
2. Tap the screen: to bring up meeting controls.
3. 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