Ministry of Justice

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan and having a poor video session can be a real frustration, but there are ways to help resolve some of those issues.

  • Blocky video quality? Bad audio quality? 
    • Lower your bandwidth and try again.
    • A good connection should use <1mbps
    • A slow connection should use as low as 256kbps
  • If you're experiencing video connectivity issues (people can't see or hear you), call our test call service and you will be able to check your settings before joining a meeting 
  • Use a headset with a microphone where possible, as they help to eliminate background noise 
  • Use a high definition webcam – 720p or better
  • Avoid fabrics with complicated patterns such as checks, tight/close stripes, herringbones, tweeds, and loud plaids. Fabrics of this design tend to strobe on camera.
  • Avoid extremes of lighting – low light or direct sunlight. These tend to silhouette or washout your displayed video
  • If you’re not going to be speaking for a long time, it’s good etiquette to mute your audio to remove any background noises