- Use the rear camera. It's usually higher quality than the front-facing one.
- Mount the phone. A small tripod or clamp keeps the image steady and at eye level.
- Light your face, not your back. Face a window or lamp; avoid bright light behind you.
- Go wired for important calls. USB gives steadier video than Wi-Fi.
- Match resolution to your network. Drop the resolution if you see stutter.
- Clean the lens. Phone lenses pick up smudges — a quick wipe helps.
- Frame at eye level. Raise the phone so the camera meets your eyeline.
- Close background apps on the phone to free up resources.
- Keep the phone charging during long sessions — streaming the camera drains the battery.
- Test before you go live in your video app's preview so there are no surprises.