The Google Chrome browser will be able to review the camera image and incoming audio levels before providing access to websites and online services.
Camera preview
New feature in Chrome
Google is introducing a feature in Chrome to preview video and audio from the user's camera for use in browser-based video communication services such as Zoom and Google Meet. The preview screen will allow you to configure the camera and microphone in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Current situation
Google Chrome currently doesn't allow you to preview your own camera or audio before sharing it with sites. However, Google's documentation confirms that Chrome will get a real-time camera and microphone preview.
Experimental implementation
In version 123 of Chrome, the feature is enabled by the experimental "chrome://" flag flags#camera-mic-preview.” After enabling, you need to restart the browser. Chrome will also let you select your camera and audio device before allowing a site to access them, allowing you to block access to unwanted cameras and microphones at the browser level.
Selecting Devices
According to Google Docs, “Users with multiple devices will be able to select a camera or microphone when asking for permissions, unless the site has requested a specific device via getUserMedia( )".
As noted in the Mozilla documentation, the getUserMedia function allows a site to request a specific type of hardware, such as a noise-cancelling audio device or a high-definition camera.
Interface Features
The new feature won't affect previews in web-based video conferencing apps like Microsoft Teams or Zoom, but will provide more control over the camera and audio. The preview window has the shape of a rounded rectangle. The microphone's maximum and current audio levels are shown, with the latter updated 5 times per second for smooth feedback.
Glossary
- Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google
- Zoom is a cloud platform for video conferencing
- Google Meet - video communication service from Google
- Windows 11/10 - operating systems from Microsoft
- Microsoft Teams - enterprise communication and collaboration platform
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Google is adding a feature to Chrome to preview video and audio from a user's camera for use in browser-based video calling services such as Zoom and Google Meet. This feature will allow you to configure the camera and microphone in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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Николя
Great news! There's nothing worse than connecting to a video conferencing service and discovering that your camera isn't working. 🤯 Previewing in Chrome will eliminate such awkwardness.
Дженнифер
Yes, it's quite annoying when you have to give access to your camera and you can't even see what you look like. 😅 Useful feature for professional video calls!
Джузеппе
I thought this was already implemented in browsers. 🤔 I'm glad that Chrome will finally add this feature. Very useful for remote work and communication.
Мария
It's great that Google took care of users! 👏 Now you can easily check how you look on camera before an important call. Professional look guaranteed!
Казимир
Eh, why fence the garden? 🙄 Previously, we somehow managed without these gadgets. They are always making things up, then complaining about failures and glitches.
Софи
Kazimir, what about without new functions? 😅 Technologies are developing, and that's great! Preview saves time and eliminates awkward situations on video calls.
Ганс
In the digital age, such things need to be implemented as a priority. 💻 It’s good that Google listened to users and implemented this useful feature.
Анна
A very convenient thing for those who have several cameras or microphones. 🎥🎤 Now you can immediately select the device you need without wasting time searching.
Петр
Wow, it's cool that Google thought of everything to the smallest detail! 😎 Sound adjustment, camera selection - this is a service. We are waiting for the browser update!
Николь
I often video chat and this is a really useful feature. 💬 No more wondering what you look like on camera!
Франсуа
Chrome is finally catching up to the competition in this regard! 🚀 Previewing video and audio will make life easier for many users of video services.
Кристина
I often use Zoom for work and this feature will be very useful. 💻 I hope it turns out to be simple and intuitive, just like the Chrome browser itself.
Томаш
It's great that Google always listens to users and improves its products! 👍 We are waiting for a preview of the camera in the next update.
Елена
It's great that the developers took care of privacy. 🔒 The ability to choose devices for camera and microphone is a big plus.
Марко
Wow, now video calls will become much more convenient! 📹 Well done to the developers for introducing such useful features for users.