Using blurred background

Owned by Michael Cameron
Last updated: May 26, 2021
1 min read

When a custom virtual background is unavailable or not suiting your needs, but you still want to maintain some privacy with regards to your surroundings, the blur background option can be a great alternative. This option simply blurs the background of your video, obscuring exactly who or what is behind you. It's great for hiding a cluttered dorm room, taking a meeting in a coffee shop, or just keeping things professional. 


Prerequisites

  • Zoom desktop client: 

    • Windows: 5.5.0 (12454.0131) or higher

    • macOS: 5.5.0 (12467.0131) or higher

  • Zoom mobile app: 
    • Android version: 5.6.6 (2076) or higher
    • iOS version: 5.6.6 (423) or higher

Enabling Blur Background

The Blur option is just a variant of the virtual background options, and is directly controlled by the Virtual Background setting. Please refer to the Zoom - Virtual Backgrounds