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paola simboli 0 Reputation points
2025-10-26T17:23:03.44+00:00

Hello,

I’m using Microsoft Teams on a 9th generation iPad, which does not support the Center Stage feature. However, during video calls, I’ve noticed that the front camera seems to automatically follow my face, adjusting the framing.I’ve confirmed that Center Stage is not active (and not available on my device), and I couldn’t find any option in Teams to disable this behavior.Could you please help me understand if this is a software effect applied by Teams and how I can turn it off?Thank you in advance for your support.

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  1. paola simboli 0 Reputation points
    2025-10-28T08:04:40.33+00:00

    Hello, I didn’t solve the issue because Center Stage is not active (and not available on my device) and so aren’t the video effects you mention.

    If you can recommend any other option it’d be great, as still my issue isn’t solved.

    Regards

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  2. Huy-K 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-27T00:11:47.97+00:00

    Dear @paola simboli,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    We apologize for any inconvenience you may encounter when using our services/ products. Based on your description:

    This behavior is controlled by Apple’s Center Stage feature on iPad. Center Stage uses the front ultra‑wide camera to pan and zoom so you stay centered, and it is available on the iPad (9th generation). Microsoft Teams does not apply its own auto‑framing on iPad; it simply honors the system‑level camera setting. Use Center Stage to keep you centered in the camera frame - Apple Support

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    Kindly try these following steps:

    How to disable Center Stage during a call

    1. Join any video call (Teams, FaceTime, Zoom, etc.).
    2. Swipe down from the top‑right corner to open Control Center.
    3. Tap Video Effects > tap Center Stage to turn it Off. The tile will no longer be highlighted when disabled.

    Once Center Stage is off, the camera view will remain static in Teams and other apps.

    Notes:

    • If you ever see dynamic framing of people in a meeting room, that is a separate Teams Rooms “IntelliFrame” experience and does not come from your iPad’s camera.
    • For best results, please ensure your iPadOS and the Teams app are up to date.

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