How to Adjust Video and Camera Settings in Discord

Have you had video issues in Discord? Poor video quality can lead to a frustrating experience. Fortunately, you can do a few things to ensure the best video quality when using the video and camera features in Discord.

In this article, we’ll guide you through what steps you can take to check and adjust your video and camera settings. With a few adjustments, you should be able to improve video quality or make changes to get the live stream looking the way you want it.

Please note that you’ll only have access to Discord’s video settings from a computer or laptop. You won’t be able to access these settings from your smartphone. When using the mobile app, the camera and video options will default to your phone’s settings.

How to Adjust Video and Camera Settings in Discord

As others will be viewing your Discord live streams, you’ll want them looking as good as they can. To improve or adjust your video quality, you can first check your video settings on Discord. A few adjustments could be the solution if you’re having issues or simply to make the live stream look as good as possible. Here’s how to do it.

1. Log in to Discord using your sign-in credentials.
   
2. On the bottom left of the screen, locate and tap on the “Settings” icon.
   
3. Just under “App Settings,” click on “Voice & Video.”
   
4. On the next screen, you can test your video quality by pressing the “Test Video” button.
   
5. Here, you can switch to different cameras if you have more than one installed.
6. Scroll down further to the “Advanced” section.
   
7. You can toggle the “Enable the quality of service high packet priority” switch off or on.
   
8. Find “Video Codec” and just under it, you can toggle off or on “OpenH264 Video Codec provided by Cisco Systems, Inc.”
   

If you are having issues with a good quality video live stream, try changing some of the settings we just discussed. If you are unhappy with your video or camera settings output, you may find the solution to your problem by making some adjustments within Discord’s Voice & Video settings. Trial and error is the best method to learn which settings work best for you to achieve the video look you want.

If making these changes to your settings doesn’t do the trick, continue reading. We’ll discuss some other things that could be the culprit of low-quality video.

Other Video and Camera Issues to Consider When Using Video in Discord

Sometimes poor-quality video live streams have nothing to do with Discord’s video settings. If you’ve already tried making adjustments and you’re still unhappy with the results, there are a few other things you can look into to improve your video output.

Clear Cache and Reboot Your Computer

Oddly enough, sometimes, a simple reboot of your computer can improve your video performance in Discord. As simple as this sounds, this could be the solution you need. First, clear your computer’s cache and then reboot your computer. Try your live stream again in Discord to see if this solved your issue.

Check Your Internet Connection

If you’ve tested your camera within Discord’s settings and it looked fine, but your live stream displays a choppy or pixelated video, the issue could be your internet connection. A possible quick fix could be to reboot your modem or router. If this doesn’t help, you may want to consider upgrading your service.

Invest in a Better Camera

With Discord, you’re not limited to using the camera that came with your computer or laptop. If you’re unhappy with the video output on Discord, it could be that you need a better camera. You can install a higher-quality one and use it for your Discord live streams. Within Discord’s Voice & Videos settings, you can choose different cameras connected to your computer or laptop.

Close All Other Apps

When live streaming on Discord, it’s best to close all other apps on your laptop or computer. Problems with video output could be caused by a software conflict. Close all unnecessary apps and processes while live streaming in Discord.

Use Discord’s Settings to Improve Your Video Experience

You can improve the quality of your video stream by making some minor adjustments to your Discord settings. Sometimes a minor tweaking of settings does the trick. Maybe you have to take a look at your camera or make some changes to your computer to get the outcome you’re looking for. Either way, you’ll get the video quality you want.

Have you had to adjust the video and camera settings in Discord? Did you use the methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.