--- title: ⚙️  Audio and Video Settings and Preferences description: Optimize your experience based on your preferences and requirements. --- [Skip to content](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#main-content) [![Topia Logo](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/Topia%20Logo.png?width=150&height=82&name=Topia%20Logo.png)](https://topia.io/) - [Resources Home](https://resources.topia.io/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Resources Home](https://resources.topia.io/) - [Contact Support](mailto:support@topia.io) [Contact Support](mailto:support@topia.io) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Topia Resources](https://resources.topia.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Getting Started](https://resources.topia.io/getting-started?hsLang=en) 3. [Using Topia](https://resources.topia.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#using-topia) # ⚙️  Audio and Video Settings and Preferences ## Optimize your experience based on your preferences and requirements. **![circleCheck](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)**[Change your Audio or Video Input](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#change-audio-video-input) **![circleCheck](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)** [Choose a Video Mode](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#video-mode) **![circleCheck](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)** [Pin a Video](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#pin-video) **![circleCheck](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)** [Adjust Video Tile Scale](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#video-tile-scale) **![circleCheck](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)** [Change your Video Position](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#video-position) **![circleCheck](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)** [Blur or Hide your Video Background](https://resources.topia.io/audion/video-settings-preferences#hide-video-background)   ---   ### **Change your Audio or Video Input** #### **When Entering a World** Every time you enter a world, you can adjust your audio and video input. You can also choose a video background and preview your video before entering the world. | ![Video Audio Input - Welcome Modal](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/Topia%20Resources%20-%20Knowledge%20Base%20Help%20Center/Video%20Audio%20Input%20-%20Welcome%20Modal.png?width=300&height=466&name=Video%20Audio%20Input%20-%20Welcome%20Modal.png) | | --- | #### **While Inside a World** If you want to change the audio or video source while in Topia, follow these easy steps: 1. In the left sidebar, click **Video Settings ![videoSettings](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg)** 2. In the **Video Input** or **Audio Input** dropdown, selected your preferred camera or microphone | ![Video Settings - Video and Audio Input](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20and%20Audio%20Input.png?width=300&height=268&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20and%20Audio%20Input.png) | | --- |   --- ### **Choose Video Mode** Topia offers several video display modes that can be changed at any time. 1. Click **Video Settings** ![videoSettings](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar 2. Under **Mode**, choose between Default, Presentation, Audio, and Low Bandwidth | ![default\_mode](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/default_mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=default_mode.png) |   | ![presentation\_mode](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/presentation_mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=presentation_mode.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://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/audio_mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=audio_mode.png) |   | ![audio\_mode](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/audio_mode.png?width=300&height=174&name=audio_mode.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. |   ---   ### **Update your Video 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://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) in the left sidebar 2. Under *My Video Position*, select an an **option** from the dropdown  | ![Video Settings - My Video Position](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/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** |   | |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   ---   ### **Pin a Video** 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://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/pin.svg) **Pin Video** on the other person's video tile 2. Their video will be made larger and be shown in the center of your screen, similar to Presentation Mode. - *Note: 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://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/x.svg) in the upper right corner of the pinned video - Press the **ESC** key on your keyboard   ---   ### **Adjust Video Tile Scale** While in Default Video Mode, you can adjust the size of how the video tiles appear on your screen. This lets you see more of the world or focus more on faces. 1. In the left sidebar, click the **Video Settings ![videoSettings](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) icon** 2. Under *Video Scale*, use the **slider**, **arrows**, or **number field** to increase or decrease the size of all video tiles - *Note: The actual video size may not change depending on your screen dimensions.* | ![Video Settings - Video Scale](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Scale.png?width=300&height=83&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Scale.png) | | --- |   ---   ### **Blur or Hide your Background** By default, there will be no background selected. You can blur the background on your own video or choose a background image to help maintain privacy and reduce distractions from your surroundings. You can choose this option when you enter the world or whi 1. In the left sidebar, click the **Video Settings ![videoSettings](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22253251/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/videoSettings.svg) icon**  2. Scroll down to the *Video Background*section and choose **Blur** or a **Background Image** | ![Video Settings - Video Background](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Background.png?width=300&height=309&name=Video%20Settings%20-%20Video%20Background.png) | | --- |   - [Getting Started](https://resources.topia.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Using Topia](https://resources.topia.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#using-topia) - [Socializing](https://resources.topia.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#socializing) - [Navigating the Toolbar](https://resources.topia.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#navigating-the-toolbar) - [Customize Your World](https://resources.topia.io/customize-your-world?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Building Your World](https://resources.topia.io/customize-your-world?hsLang=en#building-your-world) - [Scenes & Scene Marketplace](https://resources.topia.io/customize-your-world?hsLang=en#scenes-scene-marketplace) - [Advanced Building Techniques](https://resources.topia.io/customize-your-world?hsLang=en#advanced-building-techniques) - [Make Your World Interactive](https://resources.topia.io/customize-your-world?hsLang=en#make-your-world-interactive) - [External Add On Widgets & Embeds](https://resources.topia.io/customize-your-world?hsLang=en#external-add-on-widgets-embeds) - [World Settings](https://resources.topia.io/world-settings?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Customize World Layout & Location](https://resources.topia.io/world-settings?hsLang=en#customize-world-layout-location) - [Update Your World Settings](https://resources.topia.io/world-settings?hsLang=en#update-your-world-settings) - [Troubleshooting](https://resources.topia.io/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) [![Topia Logo](https://22253251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22253251/hubfs/Topia%20Logo.png?width=150&height=82&name=Topia%20Logo.png "Topia Logo")](https://topia.io/) Go to [topia.io](https://topia.io/) [mailto:support@topia.io](mailto:support@topia.io) Copyright © 2025, Topia Interactive, Inc.