

The Ohio State University reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the images and videos on or linked via this site. Trademarks and service marks (including logos) displayed in the images and videos on or linked via this site are registered and unregistered trademarks of The Ohio State University. Note: You must log out of the Zoom Desktop Client and log in to it again for this setting to take effect. Make sure you log in to your CarmenZoom profile, click “Settings” in the left sidebar, navigate to the “Virtual Background” option on the “Meeting” tab and verify that the setting is enabled. If you have never used a virtual background before: Visit /support/download and your download should automatically start within seconds. If you do not have your Zoom Desktop Client downloaded: The image will look backwards to you but will appear normal to the person viewing your video feed. Within the “Settings Virtual Background” tab, check the “Mirror my video” box. Select the ‘more’ menu on the bottom left side of the screen and choose ‘Virtual Background.’ Use the ‘+’ to add a custom Northeastern image from your device.Pro tips If you want to make sure you aren’t O-I-H-O: On mobile: Open the application and start your meeting. Note: You may be prompted to download the ‘smart virtual background package,’ if needed, before adding your own background. Once here, simply click on the ‘+’ to the right of ‘Choose Virtual Background’ and add a custom Northeastern image from your computer.



Follow the ‘Virtual Background’ option on the left side of the screen. Select ‘Preferences’ to open the Zoom settings window. On desktop: Open the application and click on ‘’ beside the Apple icon in your menu bar. How to Add a Background to Zoomĭownload the Zoom application to your desktop computer or mobile device. Have a favorite spot on campus you want us to include? Use #NUexperience on social media to let us know. Simply download the backgrounds you like, then add them to your Zoom account. Follow the instructions below to add a view from Northeastern’s global network as you teach and learn from home.Ĭhoose from multiple scenes. Bring campus to your computer with custom Zoom backgrounds for your online get-togethers.
