If you do not have the Blur option, please ensure you have the correct version of the desktop client and meet the necessary technical requirements for 'Images only without a green screen'.Please refer to the section above to control the blur background feature when using older versions. Note: This option requires version 5.9.3 or higher. In the bottom-left corner of the video window, click the up arrow button next to the Start Video / Stop Video button.Join a Zoom Meeting or a Webinar as a panelist.How to enable blur background during a meeting Your background will become blurred behind you, obscuring your surroundings. Note: If you do not have the Virtual Background tab and you have enabled it on the web portal, sign out of the Zoom desktop client and sign in again. Click your profile picture, then click Settings.How to enable blur background before a meeting Refer to the Enabling Virtual Background section of the Virtual Background support article. The Blur option is just a variant of the virtual background options, and is directly controlled by the Virtual Background setting. Mobile apps must meet the device requirements for Android and iOS.

Desktop clients must meet the requirements in the 'Images only without a green screen' sections.

Meet the system requirements for Virtual Background.

Prerequisites for using blurred background

It's great for hiding a cluttered dorm room, taking a meeting in a coffee shop, or just keeping things professional. This option simply blurs the background of your video, obscuring exactly who or what is behind you. 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.

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