When being in quarantine seems really cool, it can get very boring at times. While most of us love to work from home, others like to go to the office every day. But, in these times of self-quarantine, this can lead you to an unpleasant environment. Sitting in front of your home system is the same as your absent partner at work. Today we are going to see how we can lighten our mood as well as that of our colleagues. In this article, I will show you how to use Snapchat camera on Windows 10 with Microsoft teams and Skype.
We all use Snapchat daily on our mobile phones. The love for its camera filters is wild among users around the world. What if I tell you that you can use one of these filters during video calls on Microsoft Teams and Skype? It is possible to use Snap Camera.
Using Snap Camera on Windows 10
You can use Snapchat filters as the background image during video calls on Microsoft Teams and Skype using Snap Camera. Here’s the trick!
To use the filters on Teams and Skype, we need to download Snap Camera first. Make sure you have a working webcam and an active Internet connection.
- Log on Snap Camera.
- Click on Download.
- Now scroll down and accept the privacy policy and Terms of use.
- Click on Download for PC.
- Once the download is complete, install the application.
- Once the installation is complete, open the application.
- On the home screen, continue to click on next and on the last page click on finish.
- Now select the filter you want to use from the wide range available and close the window. The app continues to run in the background.
Using the Snapchat filter as a background image on Microsoft teams
- Open up Teams application.
- Click on your name / image and select Settings.
- Now in the Settings window click on Devices.
- Scroll to Camera section. Be sure that Snap Camera is selected as the device from the drop-down list.
- In the preview window, you should be able to see the filter working. Otherwise, open the instant camera and make sure one of the filters is selected.
- Call one of your colleagues now and see the magic. Enjoy the fun.
Use Snapchat filter as background image on Skype
- Open up Skype on your system.
- Click on the three dots next to your name and select Settings.
- Now in the Settings window click on Audio Video.
- In the Camera section, make sure Snap Camera is selected as the device from the drop-down list.
- In the preview window, you should be able to see the filter working. Otherwise, open the instant camera and make sure one of the filters is selected.
- Call one of your colleagues or friends now and experience the magic. Enjoy the fun.
So you can use Snapchat filters as a background image during video calls on Microsoft Teams and Skype meetings. Keep in mind that using filters when conversing with someone is just for fun.
POINT: You can also blur the background in Microsoft Teams and on Skype.