{"id":1002,"date":"2023-10-23T07:43:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T07:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strange-sammet.82-165-59-152.plesk.page\/?page_id=1002"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:44:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:44:56","slug":"settings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/alfaview-app\/alfaview-room\/primary-and-secondary-controls\/settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"Settings\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_settings_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>Settings<\/strong> tab in the <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/alfaview-room\/primary-and-secondary-controls\/\">secondary menu<\/a> contains the settings for audio, video, accessibility, and updates.&nbsp;Additional settings can be found on the <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/settings\/general-settings\/\">General settings<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-alfaview-callout\">\n<p>Setting changes are automatically applied, saved and applied again upon next application launch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Click on the <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-687\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/icon-settings.png\" alt=\"settings icon\"> <strong>Settings<\/strong> icon in the secondary menu to access all available settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"audio\">Audio<a href=\"#audio\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Audio <\/strong>tab in the secondary menu allows you to make various changes to your audio settings. You can find the menus to select your preferred microphone, speaker or headset as well as the advanced settings including the features Push-to-talk and microphone optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about all the features and settings available for audio, please refer to the <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/alfaview-room\/primary-and-secondary-controls\/settings\/audio-settings\">Audio settings<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"video\">Video<a href=\"#video\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Video<\/strong> tab provides various options for your video and camera settings. You can select your preferred camera, virtual backgrounds and the quality of your second camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about all the features and settings available for video, please refer to the <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/alfaview-room\/primary-and-secondary-controls\/settings\/video-settings\">Video settings<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/settings_en.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/settings_en.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Settings tab in the secondary menu\" class=\"wp-image-5446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/settings_en.png 393w, https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/settings_en-146x300.png 146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Settings in the secondary menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general\">General<a href=\"#general\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"feature-settings\">Feature settings<a href=\"#feature-settings\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the features in the feature settings to customise alfaview to your needs. These features are optional and can be enabled or disabled by clicking on the buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"show mini window when minimized\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_mini_window_filled_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Show mini window when minimized<br><\/strong>If you minimize the main window of alfaview, the mini window will be displayed automatically. If you want to turn off this feature, click on the toggle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"confetti effects\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_party_popper_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Confetti effects<\/strong><br>Confetti effects can be used by moderators to give gamified reactions during the meeting. To see and control reactions, this feature must be enabled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"color coding users\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_style_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Color coding of users<\/strong><br>For faster recognition, the participants of a meeting are randomly color-coded when you use the search function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"highlight participants in break\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_free_breakfast_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Highlight participants taking a break<\/strong><br>People in break are highlighted (name in orange) to make them easier to spot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"show me first\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_looks_one_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Show me first in the speaker view<\/strong><br>In the <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/alfaview-room\/participant-videos-and-presentation-area\/#speaker-view\">speaker view<\/a>, my video image is displayed at the beginning of the participant videos only for me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"show spectators in participant list\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_visibility_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Show spectators in Participant list<\/strong><br>This setting is used to display participants in the user list with the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/en\/administration\/general\/room-permissions\">Spectator permission group<\/a>. Spectators can only passively participate in a meeting because of their permission, so they are hidden by default in the user list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notification-sounds\">Notification sounds<a href=\"#notification-sounds\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>alfaview\u2019s notification sounds can be changed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Off<\/strong>: No notification sounds are used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discreet<\/strong>: Quieter notification sounds are used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Normal<\/strong>: Normal notification sounds are used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"appearance\">Appearance<a href=\"#appearance\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose between a light and a dark color scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The light theme is ideal for bright environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dark theme is ideal for environments with low light or at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"language\">Language<a href=\"#language\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This selection menu allows you to change the language of the user interface. Currently English and German are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-channel\">Update channel<a href=\"#update-channel\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For interested users we offer the opportunity to choose from different update channels or versions of alfaview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Release<\/strong>: For regular updates (default setting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beta<\/strong>: Select the Beta channel to receive updates at an earlier stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-alfaview-callout\">\n<p>After changing the update channel, alfaview must be restarted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-alfaview\">About alfaview<a href=\"#about-alfaview\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>About alfaview<\/strong> menu, you can find the current version of alfaview, as well as links to our licences, privacy policy, and terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visit-support-center\">Visit support center<a href=\"#visit-support-center\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click on this menu item, your browser will open and redirect you to our Support center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technical-support\">Technical support<a href=\"#technical-support\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable debug logging if you are asked to do so by our employees as part of support enquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <button class=\"av-button av-button--default\">Show log files<\/button> button to view the log files stored on your computer. Enable exented debug logging by clicking the switch next to <strong>Enable debug logging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reset-all-settings\">Reset all settings<a href=\"#reset-all-settings\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature allows you to reset all settings to their default values. To do this, click the <button class=\"av-button av-button--error\">Reset all settings<\/button> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessibility\">Accessibility<a href=\"#accessibility\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Accessibility <\/strong>setting enables you to adjust the alfaview interface, activate the screen reader, or learn about available keyboard shortcuts. For a detailed description of all functions and settings, please refer to the <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/accessibility\/\">Accessibility<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"feature-previews\">Feature previews<a href=\"#feature-previews\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Feature preview<\/strong> allows you to test various functions that are currently under development before the official release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"latest-features\">Latest features:<a href=\"#latest-features\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"room list tree view\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_file_tree_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Room list tree view<\/strong><br>The tree view of the room list offers intuitive navigation through departments and rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"virtual backgrounds\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_background_blur_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Virtual backgrounds<\/strong><br>Protect your privacy by using the virtual backgrounds or Blurr feature to hide your real surroundings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-alfaview-callout\">\n<p>If you are using a computer with the macOS operating system, you can enable screen sharing with sound in the feature preview. For computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems, this feature is included in the release version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-alfaview-button av-button-main-menu av-button-grey\" disabled aria-label=\"screen sharing with sound\"><i class=\"icon icon-ic_application_sound_24dp\"><\/i><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Screen sharing with sound<\/strong><br>This feature allows you to share the audio output in addition to your shared screen content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-new\">What&#8217;s new<a href=\"#whats-new\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out about the main new features in the latest and previous versions of alfaview. To read the full release notes, click on the <a href=\"\/en\/release-notes\/\">Read the full release notes<\/a> link. You will be redirected to the Support Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-channel\">Update channel<a href=\"#update-channel\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For interested users we offer the opportunity to choose from different update channels or versions of alfaview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Release<\/strong>: For regular updates (default setting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beta<\/strong>: Select the Beta channel to receive updates at an earlier stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-alfaview-callout\">\n<p>After changing the update channel, alfaview must be restarted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dark-theme\">Dark theme<a href=\"#dark-theme\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark theme setting allows you to switch between a <strong>light and dark display<\/strong> of alfaview. Simply click on the switch to toggle between the two options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volume\">Volume<a href=\"#volume\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the volume of alfaview using the slider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-settings\">General settings<a href=\"#general-settings\" class=\"av-heading-anchor\"><i class=\"bi bi-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To access <a href=\"\/en\/alfaview-app\/settings\/general-settings\/\">all available settings<\/a>, click on the <button class=\"av-button av-button--default\">Show all settings<\/button> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Select the camera and microphone you want to use, choose the language of the interface or decide which update channel to use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":644,"menu_order":25,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1002","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1002"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1003,"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1002\/revisions\/1003"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cp-prod-wordpress.alfa.sx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}