How to Turn Off Incoming Video on Teams?

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to disable incoming video during a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to turn off incoming video in Microsoft Teams to reduce bandwidth usage and minimize distractions during a live meeting. The setting is accessible through the View options menu inside an active Teams call.

Steps

Click on the Video icon and select Start meeting to launch a new Teams meeting.
Click Join now to enter the meeting.
Click the View icon and select More options from the dropdown list.
Click on Turn off incoming video to disable all incoming video streams.

📌 Why this matters

Being able to turn off incoming video in Microsoft Teams is a key productivity and accessibility feature for users on low-bandwidth connections or distraction-sensitive environments. This setting lets participants stop rendering other attendees' video feeds without leaving the meeting, reducing CPU load and data consumption. It is especially useful for large calls, remote workers with limited internet, or anyone who needs to focus on audio and shared content only. Knowing how to access this option quickly through the Teams View menu can significantly improve the meeting experience.

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