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How does Microsoft Teams decide which users will *remain* onscreen during a video call?
NadiaB Hey, for what it's worth here's a quote from Microsoft.
"For more than 9 participants, we will prioritize those with video on and show them on the stage. Participants with audio will be shown below the meeting stage. To provide a high audio and video quality experience, the layout logic will consider user bandwidth and alter the number of videos shown to provide the best meeting experience."
ChristianBergstrom Thank you - that helps a little, but I'm not 100% clear on the statement "the layout logic will consider user bandwidth and alter the number of videos shown". Does this mean that users with the best/strongest bandwidth are shown, over those with less? E.g. I am using a desktop PC connected directly with an Ethernet cable, but I know that most of our staff are currently using WiFi with laptops or tablets. Is that why my face showed and remained on the screen even though many more than 9 people spoke after I signed in?
NadiaB Hello Nadia! To be honest, I don't know exactly how it works behind the scenes. But as user bandwidth is considered, and there's a performance difference using a cable, it could very well fit your scenario.
ChristianBergstrom Ok, that makes sense. Thanks again for your help!