{"id":9053,"date":"2020-04-27T03:41:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T03:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9053"},"modified":"2022-02-02T09:21:10","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T09:21:10","slug":"10-useful-video-calling-tips-for-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/covid-19-business-tips\/10-useful-video-calling-tips-for-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Useful Video Calling Tips For Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perfectly co-ordinating with all the team mates while working from home is the need of the time. The global workforce has shifted to the remote working model. Video calling has taken over and that\u2019s how all the meetings and discussions are conducted. Ensuring efficiency while video calling is certainly not an easy task. Many aspects need to be set right for a seamless connection.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here Are Some Handy Tips For An Uninterrupted Video Calling Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Check Your Internet Speed<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/internet-speed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/internet-speed.jpg\" alt=\"internet speed\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/internet-speed.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/internet-speed-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before you make the video call, it is important to check your internet connection. There are many tools online for checking the speed of your internet connection like fast.com and SpeedTest, test your internet connection through these tools. In case you are not getting a good connection speed, you need to move closer to the Wi-Fi router. Even then if you are not getting a good speed, you need to first work on setting up a faster internet connection.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Select A Bright Spot With Subtle Lighting<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Select-A-Bright-Spot-With-Subtle-Lighting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Select-A-Bright-Spot-With-Subtle-Lighting.jpg\" alt=\"select bright spot with subtle lighting\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Select-A-Bright-Spot-With-Subtle-Lighting.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Select-A-Bright-Spot-With-Subtle-Lighting-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You should ideally make a video call where there is ample amount of natural light so that you are clearly visible. In case your room does not have sufficient natural light, make sure that you make the video call under subtle light. The background should be neutral. Even if you just place your computer table or laptop in front of a wall, that\u2019ll be great.<\/p>\n<p>In case you are not able to find an appropriate background at home, you can try blurring your background on Skype. If you are utilizing Zoom, you can select a virtual background.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Close All Other Apps<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Close-All-Other-Apps.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Close-All-Other-Apps.jpg\" alt=\"close all other apps\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Close-All-Other-Apps.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Close-All-Other-Apps-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Closing the applications that are not required can help in achieving enhanced performance and uninterrupted video call. Only open the apps that you need during the video call. If you were working on something, save your work and close the apps that you don\u2019t need. You should especially close down the programs that comprise of personal data or consume a lot of CPU power.<\/p>\n<p>If too many applications are open, they will slow down your computer and there are chances of your screen getting freezed while you are on the video call. This is a crucial step because your video call itself will need a lot of resources especially if you are working on a laptop.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Precautions While Sharing Your Screen<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Precautions-While-Sharing-Your-Screen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Precautions-While-Sharing-Your-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"precautions while sharing your screen\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Precautions-While-Sharing-Your-Screen.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Precautions-While-Sharing-Your-Screen-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have to share your screen during a video call, you need to be extremely cautious so that the people on the other side are not able to see your personal data. Check your browser and close all the tabs that you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<p>If you are working on a Windows Computer or Mac, enable the \u2018Do Not Disturb\u2019 mode. This will ensure that other members of your video call will not be able to accidentally see any messages or private conversations when you share your screen.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Test Audio And Video<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Test-Audio-And-Video.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Test-Audio-And-Video.jpg\" alt=\"test audio and video\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Test-Audio-And-Video.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Test-Audio-And-Video-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is important to check the audio and video settings before you make the video call so that there are no last minute goof ups and you don\u2019t keep anyone waiting. Both your audio and video devices should be well connected and they should be working perfectly. Most of the video conferencing platforms provide a test call or test voice and audio service, use this service before making the video call. You can find the test call option under the options or settings category of the video conferencing app that you are using. For instance, if you are using Skype, you can go to the \u2018Audio and Video\u2019 section and then go to \u2018Preferences\u2019 for making a test call.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Position The Camera At Eye Level<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Your-Camera-Should-Be-Positioned-At-Eye-Level.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Your-Camera-Should-Be-Positioned-At-Eye-Level.jpg\" alt=\"your camera should be positioned at eye level\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Your-Camera-Should-Be-Positioned-At-Eye-Level.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Your-Camera-Should-Be-Positioned-At-Eye-Level-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your camera should be placed at perfect eye level for better clarity. If the camera is placed directly at the eye level, you are looking right in front, nor up nor down. This is the ideal camera placement for a video call.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Have A Better Mic And Camera<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Have-A-Better-Mic-And-Camera.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Have-A-Better-Mic-And-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"have better mic and camera\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Have-A-Better-Mic-And-Camera.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Have-A-Better-Mic-And-Camera-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case of intermittent calls, the in-built camera and microphone of your laptop will work fine. But in case your laptop\u2019s model is old, it might happen that the video of your laptop will not be as clear as your smartphone\u2019s camera. If you have to do voice calls for online meetings on a daily basis, you should think of having a better camera and headset.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a good idea to use headphones and ear buds for the video call. This is an ideal option as it has close proximity to the mouth and therefore you are more audible in place of using the built-in microphone of your laptop. For avoiding latency, you can opt for the wired headphones.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Use The Mute Option When Necessary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mute-Option.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mute-Option.jpg\" alt=\"mute option\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mute-Option.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mute-Option-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you are making a video call through Skype or through any other tool, it is crucial to use the mute option wherever necessary. You might get an important call on your mobile during your online meeting or someone at home might want to talk to you. In this case, tell the person on the other side to give you a minute, mute the ongoing video call and then get back. This is a professional gesture as your personal conversation should not be heard in the professional video call.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Organize Well Ahead Of Time<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/organize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/organize.jpg\" alt=\"organize\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/organize.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/organize-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Irrespective of whether you are the one heading the meeting or even if you are a part of the meeting, you need to organize beforehand to make sure that all the points that you want to talk about are in place. Write them down on your computer notepad or on a piece of paper. Having a pen and a paper at hand is a good practice so that you can jot down the important points of the meeting that you need to remember and work on at a later point of time. If you need any documents for the meeting, they should be at your disposal as well. In case your colleagues or team mates need to see some file during the meeting, send it to them beforehand so that they already have access to it before the video meeting starts. In this way the meeting won\u2019t be delayed and the course of meeting will be executed in time.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Concentrate Just Like You Are Attending A Real Meeting In Office<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Concentrate-Just-Like-You-Are-Attending-A-Real-Meeting-In-Office.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Concentrate-Just-Like-You-Are-Attending-A-Real-Meeting-In-Office.jpg\" alt=\"concentrate just like you are attending real meeting in office\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Concentrate-Just-Like-You-Are-Attending-A-Real-Meeting-In-Office.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Concentrate-Just-Like-You-Are-Attending-A-Real-Meeting-In-Office-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You have a video call at home and you will be doing it through your laptop, so you have access to many other things while the video call meeting is going on. If you are done saying what you had to say and if others are speaking, pay attention just like you would if this was a meeting in your office. Don\u2019t start browsing something else just because it\u2019s not your turn to talk. Don\u2019t check your emails in the mean time and don\u2019t start doing some other work during the course of the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Pay close attention to what your colleagues are speaking and keep your eyes in the camera always. Be attentive just like you would have been in a conference room meeting in your office. Moreover, if you are typing or browsing something else, your colleagues will be able to make out that you are not attentive.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Bonus Tip : Be Presentable<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Be-Presentable.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Be-Presentable.jpg\" alt=\"be presentable\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Be-Presentable.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Be-Presentable-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even though you are working from home, it is important to be presentable for your video call. You can dress casually or formally but you must look presentable. Some companies follow a dress code at work and it would be great if you dress accordingly for your video call meeting, this depicts your professionalism.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Over To You\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Working from home or making video calls from home can get difficult because there are many other factors affecting it. There will be noises, there will be children playing around, the sound of someone talking, sound of television etc. but you don\u2019t have to stress over this because this will be the scenario of almost every person on the video call with you. All you have to do is ensure maximum efficiency possible. If you are well-prepared for the meeting, it won\u2019t be a problem for you to conduct the meeting over a video call as planned. Even then if there are some goof ups here and there, don\u2019t worry, you will learn through them and you will be better prepared next time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfectly co-ordinating with all the team mates while working from home is the need of the time. The global workforce has shifted to the remote working model. Video calling has taken over and that\u2019s how all the meetings and discussions are conducted. Ensuring efficiency while video calling is certainly not an easy task. 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