Advanced Microsoft Teams Settings for Crystal-Clear Video and Audio

Introduction

Microsoft Teams is a reliable tool for work and meetings, but default video and audio quality may not be perfect. This guide shows how to enable hidden and advanced Teams settings for sharp video and clear, noise-free audio.

1. Enable HD Video

  1. Open Teams → click your avatar → Settings.
  2. Go to Devices section.
  3. In Camera block, select your main webcam.
  4. Check Enable HD video option.

Tip: if the picture is blurry, check lighting — the light source should be in front of you.

2. Background Noise Suppression

Teams has built-in intelligent noise filtering (AI Noise Suppression).

  1. Go to Settings → Devices → Noise suppression.
  2. Choose level:
    • Auto — optimal balance;
    • High — removes keyboard and fan noise maximally;
    • Low — keeps some background sounds (for music sessions).

3. Configure Microphone and Speakers

  • In Devices section, select the correct microphone (built-in or external).
  • Test audio using Make a test call button.
  • If Teams is using the wrong microphone — disable unused devices in Windows settings.
Control Panel → Sound → Recording tab → Disable unused devices

4. Improve Video Quality

  • Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection — Teams reduces quality on weak signals.
  • Close other programs using the camera (Zoom, OBS, browser).
  • Clean camera lens and provide even lighting.

5. Configure Virtual or Blurred Background

  1. During a call, press ... → Background effects.
  2. Choose Blur or upload your own image.
  3. For perfect results, ensure contrast between you and the background.

6. Enable Audio Optimization for Music

If you conduct lectures, lessons, or music sessions:

  1. During a call, press ... → Device settings.
  2. Activate Music mode option.
  3. Disable noise suppression for natural sound of instruments.

7. Additional Tips

  • Keep Teams updated to the latest version (especially on macOS — camera bugs are often fixed there).
  • Periodically clear Teams cache if audio issues occur.
  • Use a noise-canceling headset — built-in laptop microphones often pick up echo.

Conclusion

Summary: Teams allows you to get video and audio quality no worse than Zoom or Discord — just enable the right options. Regularly check settings and test equipment before meetings.

Before important calls, test your microphone and camera on DoCam.io.