Element Call should remember the state of the camera.

[bblacher]

Your use case

What would you like to do?

I'd like element call to remember that I turned off my camera and not default to it being on every time.

Why would you like to do it?

Because I usually don't use my camera.

Have you considered any alternatives?

No response

Additional context

No response

[bblacher]

@robintown @toger5 This is really annoying when using element call embedded in element desktop. I have to turn off the camera every single time, when I join a room quickly without turning off my camera, everybody can see me. I think this behavior is counter-intuitive and not privacy-friendly.

[fkwp]

@robintown @toger5 This is really annoying when using element call embedded in element desktop. I have to turn off the camera every single time, when I join a room quickly without turning off my camera, everybody can see me. I think this behavior is counter-intuitive and not privacy-friendly.

Poweruser feature: If you SHIFT + click the join button / create call button you are bypassing the lobby view and starting the call with muted audio and muted video.

[bblacher]

@fkwp That's great to know, thanks! It doesn't solve my problem 90% of the the time though. We mainly use the new element call video rooms, with those rooms this doesn't apply. :)