Place a conference room camera as close to seated eye level as you can, centered on the display. Seated eye level is about 42-48 in (107-122 cm) off the floor. In most rooms that means mounting the camera or video bar just below the TV if the screen's bottom edge is low enough, or just above it if the TV is mounted higher. Either way, keep it within a few inches of the screen so people looking at remote participants appear to be looking at the camera.
Above or below the TV?
| Position | Pros | Cons | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the TV | Closer to eye level; natural eye contact | Needs room between table line and screen; laptops or front-row heads can block it | Large displays (75 in and up) or TVs mounted higher |
| Above the TV | Clear sightline over heads and laptops; sees back rows | Looks down on people if the screen is tall or mounted high | Smaller displays (55-65 in) mounted low |
Rule of thumb: if the bottom of the screen is around 36-42 in (91-107 cm) from the floor, mount the camera above. If the TV is mounted higher, mount the camera below so it stays near eye level. Many bars support either position with the right mount. See TV height guide.
Recommended heights
| Item | Typical height |
|---|---|
| Seated eye level | 42-48 in (107-122 cm) |
| Camera lens (target) | 40-54 in (102-137 cm) |
| Bottom of TV (camera below) | About 48-54 in (122-137 cm) |
| Bottom of TV (camera above) | About 32-42 in (81-107 cm) |
Aim the camera with a slight downward tilt so the top of the frame clears heads and the bottom sits at table level.
Distance from the table
- Leave at least 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) between the camera and the nearest seat so people near the screen aren't cut off or distorted.
- For a wide bar (120° or more), people can sit closer. The Jabra PanaCast 50 180° view sees people right beside the TV.
- For longer rooms, pick a camera with zoom so the far end isn't tiny. See 4K and zoom.
Camera angle and table layout
- Center the camera on the room's long axis, at the open end of the table.
- Narrow, angled tables (V or trapezoid) help everyone face the camera.
- Avoid windows behind seats; backlight makes faces dark.
- Avoid placing the camera beside the TV, which makes everyone look off to the side.
- For long boardroom tables, add a companion center-of-table camera. See multi-camera rooms.
Best webcam placement for personal meetings
- Place the webcam on top of the monitor at eye level; raise a laptop on a stand.
- Sit about an arm's length away, head and shoulders in frame.
- Light from in front, not behind. See video conference lighting.
Mounting options
| Mount | Use |
|---|---|
| TV mount (VESA) | Above or below the display, moves with the TV: Logitech TV Mount for Video Bars, Jabra PanaCast 50 Screen Mount, Poly Studio X52/V52 VESA Mount |
| Wall mount | Fixed position, slight tilt: Logitech Wall Mount for Video Bars |
| Shelf or credenza | Camera on furniture under the TV: Logitech Rally Bar 2 Table Stand |
| Ceiling or wall PTZ mount | Large rooms and halls (camera mounts) |
Motorized bars like the Logitech Rally Bar Mini can pan and tilt to correct a slightly off-center mount. More: video bar mounting and how to set up a conference room camera.
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Related guides
- How to Mount a Conference Camera or Video Bar Above a TV
- Conference Room TV Mounts, Stands and Carts
- How High to Mount a Conference Room TV (Height Guide)
- Conference Room Camera Mounts: Wall, TV, Ceiling and Tripod
- Logitech video bar and camera mounts: wall and TV
- Conference room TV wall design ideas
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