Blurring your video background in a session

If you'd like to give yourself a bit more privacy, or simply keep the focus on yourself when sharing your video in a Session, you can use the background blur tool to obscure your surroundings. 

To blur a background:

1. In a session, click Share Audio and Video or Ask to Share Audio and Video. If a Session is moderated, you'll need to wait for a Moderator to approve your request.
   
   
   
2. If prompted, allow your browser to use your camera and microphone.
3. In the Audio/Video settings, have your camera enabled and click the Blur icon.
   ✔ Your video preview will display the blur effect.
4. Once ready, click Apply Selection.
   ✔ Your background will be blurred while you are on screen in the session!
   

To remove the blur effect at any time when you're already on screen:

1. Click the Gear icon in the Speaker controls to open the audio/video settings.
2. Click the Blur icon to remove the effect.
3. Once ready, click Apply Selection.
   ✔ You'll remain on screen but without the blur effect.