What are the Device and Network Settings
This video will cover what are devices and network settings Moderator should have before joining a live interview on Discuss.
This short video will help you know the recommended settings for a successful experience on the platform. Wrong devices and settings are a common source of technical problems, delays, and canceled interviews. Avoid surprises by ensuring that you meet the technical requirements. Perform a quick tech check before your live sessions to detect potential issues and resolve issues ahead of time.
Blurred Background Feature
Before joining a live session, you can select your video devices and opt to blur your background. This feature is essential for maintaining impartiality, objectivity, and privacy—especially crucial in healthcare research. This feature works for Chromium browsers (Chrome and Edge) and NOT with non-chromium-based browsers like Safari or on IOS.
Blurred backgrounds provide a customized interview experience that enables the privacy of any background content. Mitigate worries regarding personal identifying information (PII) in the background by easily concealing it with the click of a button. You can also access the blurred background feature through the settings cog during the session to make real-time adjustments. Every change is reflected in the recording, transparently showing when the background was blurred or revealed.
Custom Virtual Backgrounds for macOS 15 Sequoia Users
Apple users on macOS 15 Sequoia can now customize their virtual background in the Discuss Meeting Room. Follow these simple steps to set it up:
- Join a Discuss Meeting Room.
- Click the video icon at the top of your screen (green icon shown below).
- Enable the Background feature by clicking the icon next to "Background" to turn it green.
- Select your background. Click the current thumbnail, choose from Apple’s pre-made images, or upload your own.
- Your selected image will instantly update in the Discuss Meeting Room.