--- title: Video Chat description: All about spatial video chat in SchoolSpace! 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[Navigating SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en) 3. [Communicating on SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#communicating-on-schoolspace) # Video Chat ## How Conversations Start | This article explains how you can connect over video chat inside a SchoolSpace world and how to change your camera or microphone settings. | | --- | SchoolSpace brings video chat to life with proximity-based interactions. When you walk up to someone in a SchoolSpace world, you will automatically connect over video chat. When you walk away, the connection fades and their video disappears. It feels more like interactions in real life! Keep reading to learn how to: ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Start a Conversation](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#walk-to-start-conversation) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Find People in the World](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#find-people) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Stay Connected to a Group while Moving](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#send-follow-request) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Mute or Unmute your Microphone](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#mute-unmute-mic) [![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)Turn on Live Closed Captioning](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#closed-captions) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Turn your Camera On or Off](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#turn-camera-on-off) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Change your Video Settings](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#video-settings) **Silent Mode:** If you enter a world in [Silent Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/chaperone-mode-and-silent-mode#silent-mode), both video chat and text chat features will be turned off. You’ll see a message letting you know that these features will unlock once an admin joins the world. **Audio-Only Worlds:** Some SchoolSpace worlds are set up to allow *audio only*. In these spaces, you can still talk to people by walking up to them, but the option to turn on your camera will be hidden.   ---   ### **![WalkTo](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/WalkTo.svg)**Start a Conversation by Walking up to Someone In SchoolSpace, just [move your avatar](https://support.schoolspace.io/moving-around-the-world#avatar-movement-controls) near another avatar to connect via audio and video chat. As you get close to someone, their video and audio will fade in. You can connect with up to 9 other people at the same time. When you're ready, walk away to leave the conversation. 1. To move your avatar close to someone, either: - **Click** with your mouse. - Use your keyboard **arrows** or **WASD** keys. - On mobile or touchscreen devices, **tap** the screen. 2. When you get close, you will connect over video chat.   Are you having a great conversation with someone and want to stay connected? [Send them a friend request](https://support.schoolspace.io/friends#add-friend)! The SchoolSpace team can increase the spatial video chat limit to up to 14 people. If your school would like to increase the number of people that connect over audio & video, reach out to [support@schoolspace.io](mailto:support@schoolspace.io).   ---   ### **![connections](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/connections.svg)**Find People to Start a Conversation ##### To Find other People in the World: 1. Click the floating **Users Menu** ![currentUsers](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/currentUsers.svg) button on the right side of your screen to open the *Users Menu*. | ![Users Menu Button](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20Button.png?width=100&height=101&name=Users%20Menu%20Button.png) | | --- | 2. Click the **Current Users tab.** | ![Users Menu - Current Users Tab selected](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20Tab%20selected.png?width=300&height=104&name=Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20Tab%20selected.png) | | --- | 3. To find a specific user, **scroll** the list, type their name in ![filter](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/filter.svg) **Filter**, or click the **dropdown** to view users in different Landmark Zones. 4. Click ![teleport](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/teleport.svg) **Teleport** under their name to move your avatar directly to their location. | ![Users Menu - Current Users - Teleport to User - Student](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20-%20Teleport%20to%20User%20-%20Student.png?width=200&height=77&name=Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20-%20Teleport%20to%20User%20-%20Student.png) | | --- | If other users are in the world but outside your view, an arrow matching their avatar's color will indicate their direction.   ### ![follow](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/follow.svg)Stay Connected to a Group while Moving ##### Need to lead a group? Use the **Follow** feature: 1. Hover over your own video and click ![ellipsis](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/ellipsis.svg) **Additional Options.** 2. From the dropdown, select ![follow](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/follow.svg) **Send Invite to Follow.** | ![Video tile with a purple avatar and several icons visible. A dropdown menu is open showing three options: Raise Hand, Send Invite to Follow, and Mute All. ‘Send Invite to Follow’ is highlighted, indicating the user is about to select it.](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Invite%20to%20Follow%20-%20Video%20Tile.png?width=250&height=242&name=Invite%20to%20Follow%20-%20Video%20Tile.png) | | --- | 3. Anyone you are connected to over video chat will see an option to **Start Following** under your video tile. Anyone who joins will automatically move with you around the world until they click away, click to Stop Follow, or you End the Follow.   ---   ### **![micOn](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/micOn.svg)**Mute or Unmute your Microphone To mute or unmute yourself, click the ![micOn](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/micOn.svg) **microphone** icon on your **video tile**. If this is your first time in SchoolSpace, you will be prompted to grant permission to your microphone from the browser. | ![micOn](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/micOn.svg) | ![micOff](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/micOff.svg) | | --- | --- | | When your mic is on (unmuted), the mic icon will look like this. | When your mic is off (muted), the mic icon will look like this. |   ### **![videoOn](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/videoOn.svg)**Turn Your Camera On or Off To turn your camera on or off, hover over your own **video tile** and click the ![videoOn](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoOn.svg) **video** icon. If this is your first time in SchoolSpace, you will be prompted to grant permission to your camera from the browser. | ![videoOn](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/videoOn.svg) | ![videoOff](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/videoOff.svg) | | --- | --- | | When your camera is on, the video icon will look like this. | When your camera is off, the video icon will look like this. | If you accidentally declined browser permission to your camera or microphone, you can grant permission by clicking the settings icon in the URL bar and toggling on the camera and microphone permission. ![Icon with two horizontal sliders and round toggles, representing browser settings. Used to indicate where users can manage microphone and camera permissions in the URL bar.](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Browser%20Permissions%20Icon.png?width=49&height=49&name=Browser%20Permissions%20Icon.png)   ---   ### ![Closed Caption](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Closed%20Caption.png?width=23&height=23&name=Closed%20Caption.png) Turn on Live Closed Captioning Closed captions show what's being said, transcribed live on screen. Turn them on to read along while you talk with others in a SchoolSpace world. Captions work both while you're moving around the world and in Gallery Mode. ##### To Turn on Closed Captioning: 1. Hover over the other person's video tile. 2. Click ![ellipsis](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/ellipsis.svg) Additional Options. 3. Click  ![Closed Caption](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Closed%20Caption.png?width=17&height=17&name=Closed%20Caption.png) **Captions**. | ![Closed Caption Button](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Closed%20Caption%20Button.png?width=200&height=228&name=Closed%20Caption%20Button.png) | | --- | Note: Captions are available in English only right now.   ---   ### **![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/videoSettings.svg)**Update your Video or Audio Settings You can find all of the video and audio settings inside Video Settings. To access these settings, click the **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/videoSettings.svg) icon in the left sidebar.  | ![Sidebar - Video Settings Drawer - Frame-2](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sidebar%20-%20Video%20Settings%20Drawer%20-%20Frame-2.png?width=250&height=686&name=Sidebar%20-%20Video%20Settings%20Drawer%20-%20Frame-2.png) | | --- | In Video Settings, you can: ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[Change Video Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#change-video-mode) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[Change Video Tile Position](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#change-video-tile-position) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[Make all Video Tiles larger or smaller](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#change-video-tile-size) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[Change your Video or Audio Input](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#change-video-audio-input) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Change your Video Background](https://support.schoolspace.io/video-chat#change-video-background) Reminder, if Silent Mode is currently on, the Video Settings icon will not be accessible.   #### Change Video Mode SchoolSpace offers several video display modes that can be changed at any time. 1. Click **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar 2. Under **Mode**, choose between Default, Presentation, Audio, and Low Bandwidth | ![Default Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Topia%20Resources%20-%20Knowledge%20Base%20Help%20Center/Default%20Mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=Default%20Mode.png) | ![Presentation Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Topia%20Resources%20-%20Knowledge%20Base%20Help%20Center/Presentation%20Mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=Presentation%20Mode.png) | | --- | --- | | **Default** | **Presentation** | | See up to **10 video tiles** - 5 at the top, 5 at the bottom. You can change the position of your video tile or size of all video tiles. Great for casual chats. | One person’s video is large in the center and all other videos are smaller at the bottom of the screen. Great for viewing a screenshare or a lecture. | | | | | **![Audio Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Topia%20Resources%20-%20Knowledge%20Base%20Help%20Center/Audio%20Mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=Audio%20Mode.png)** | ![Audio Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Topia%20Resources%20-%20Knowledge%20Base%20Help%20Center/Audio%20Mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=Audio%20Mode.png) | | **Audio** | **Low Bandwidth** | | Hides the video of others. You’ll still hear their audio and your video can still be on. Great for exploring and seeing more of the world. | Audio-only mode, with your video off. When you are in this mode, it will use less of your internet bandwidth. Perfect if your internet connection is slow. |   #### Change Video Tile Position In Default Mode, your video will initially be shown in the top middle of your screen. You can change the position of your video tile while in Default Mode. 1. Click **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar. 2. Under **My Video Position**, select an an option from the dropdown. | ![Dropdown menu labeled ‘My Video Position’ with the option ‘Top Center’ selected. The dropdown list includes ‘Top Left,’ ‘Top Center,’ and ‘Top Right,’ allowing users to choose where their own video appears on screen.](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20%20My%20Video%20Position.png?width=300&height=182&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20%20My%20Video%20Position.png) | | --- | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | **Top Left** | | **Top Center** | | **Top Right** | | | | | | | | | | | | **Bottom Left** | | **Bottom Center** | | **Bottom Right** | | | | | | | | | |   While in any video mode, you can make another person's video tile larger and centered in your screen by using **Pin Video**. This is helpful if someone is screensharing or giving a presentation. ##### To Pin a Video: 1. Click ![pin](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/pin.svg) **Pin Video** in either: - The other person's **video tile**. - The **Current Users tab** in the **Users Menu** ![currentUsers](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/currentUsers.svg). 2. Their video will be made larger and be shown in the center of your screen, similar to Presentation Mode. - If the person is screensharing, you can double click the pinned video to make it full screen. 3. To close the pinned video either: - Click ![x](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/x.svg) in the upper right corner of the pinned video. 1. - Press the ESC key on your keyboard.   #### Make All Video Tiles Larger or Smaller While in Default Mode, you can change the size of all the video tiles around your screen to see more of the world or focus on faces. 1. Click **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar. 2. Under **Video Scale**, use the slider, arrows, or number field to increase or decrease the size of all video tiles. | ![Video Scale setting with a horizontal slider and a numeric input field displaying 0.85. Users can adjust video size using the slider or the up/down arrows beside the number.](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Scale.png?width=300&height=83&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Scale.png) | | --- | The actual video size may not change depending on your screen dimensions.   #### Change your Video or Audio Input You can select a different camera or microphone as needed. 1. Click **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar. 2. In the Video Input or Audio Input dropdown, selected your preferred camera or microphone. | ![Settings panel showing dropdown menus for selecting video and audio input. The video input is set to FaceTime HD Camera, and the audio input dropdown is expanded with options including the built-in MacBook Pro Microphone and Display Audio devices.](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20and%20Audio%20Input.png?width=300&height=268&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20and%20Audio%20Input.png) | | --- |   #### Change Video Background By default, there will be no background selected. Choose from a selection of background images or blur your background before you enter the world or follow these steps to change from within the world. 1. Click **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar. 2. 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The cozy library background is currently selected.](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Background.png?width=300&height=309&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Background.png) | | --- | ---   ### **Keep Learning!** ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Inside SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace?hsLang=en) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Understanding the SchoolSpace Sidebar](https://support.schoolspace.io/understanding-the-schoolspace-sidebar?hsLang=en) - [Getting Started](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Overview of SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#overview-of-schoolspace) - [Your First Time in SchoolSpace: What to Expect](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#your-first-time-in-schoolspace-what-to-expect) - [Best Practices for Success in SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#best-practices-for-success-in-schoolspace) - [Setup, Safety, and Insights](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Your SchoolSpace World: The Basics](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#your-schoolspace-world-the-basics) - [Safety, Security, and Moderation on SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#safety-security-and-moderation-on-schoolspace) - [Your SchoolSpace Dashboard](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#your-schoolspace-dashboard) - [Integrations](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#integrations) - [Navigating SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Exploring the Virtual World](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#exploring-the-virtual-world) - [Communicating on SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#communicating-on-schoolspace) - [Building Community: Safe Social Tools](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#building-community-safe-social-tools) - [Customizing SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Builder Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#builder-mode) - [Designing and Personalizing a World](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#designing-and-personalizing-a-world) - [Making the World Interactive](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#making-the-world-interactive) - [Custom Settings & Controls](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#custom-settings-controls) - [Using SchoolSpace for Learning](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-schoolspace-for-learning?hsLang=en#main-content) - [SchoolSpace for Live Instruction](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-schoolspace-for-learning?hsLang=en#schoolspace-for-live-instruction) - [SchoolSpace for Student Life and School Community](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-schoolspace-for-learning?hsLang=en#schoolspace-for-student-life-and-school-community) - [Games, Apps, and Experiences](https://support.schoolspace.io/games-apps-and-experiences?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Adding a Game or App to your World](https://support.schoolspace.io/games-apps-and-experiences?hsLang=en#adding-a-game-or-app-to-your-world) - [Our Games & Experiences](https://support.schoolspace.io/games-apps-and-experiences?hsLang=en#our-games-experiences) - [Need Help?](https://support.schoolspace.io/need-help?hsLang=en#main-content) - [What's New in SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/need-help?hsLang=en#whats-new-in-schoolspace) - [Common Problems and Solutions](https://support.schoolspace.io/need-help?hsLang=en#common-problems-and-solutions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.schoolspace.io/need-help?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions) [![Schoolspace-logo](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Schoolspace-logo.svg "Schoolspace-logo")](https://schoolspace.io) Go to [schoolspace.io](https://schoolspace.io/) [mailto:support@schoolspace.io](mailto:support@schoolspace.io) Copyright © 2025, Topia Interactive, Inc. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "contentUrl" : "https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Spatial%20Video%20Audio%20Example%20-%20With%20Sound.mp4", "dateModified" : "2025-10-27T16:51:30.155Z", "duration" : "PT10S", "height" : 1080, "name" : "Spatial Video Chat Example", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Spatial%20Video%20Audio%20Example%20-%20With%20Sound.mp4/medium.jpg", "uploadDate" : "2025-10-27T16:50:02.986Z", "width" : 1920 } ```