How to pin videos of participants in Hangouts? If you've ever wanted to keep a specific participant in view during a video call on Hangouts, you're in the right place. Pinning a participant's video in Hangouts allows you to keep their view on your home screen, no matter who is speaking at the moment. This feature is useful for keeping the focus on the person you are most interested in during a virtual meeting or group discussion. Next, we will explain how you can do it in just a few simple steps.

– Step by step -- How to pin videos of participants in Hangouts?

• Open your web browser and go to the Google Hangouts page.
• Sign in to your Google account if you haven't already.
• Create a new video call or join an existing one.
• Once you're on the video call, locate the video of the participant you want to pin at the bottom of the screen.
• Right-click the video of the participant you want to pin.
• From the drop-down menu that appears, select the “Pin” or “Starlight” option to keep that video prominently on your home screen.
• Ready! The video of the participant you selected will now be pinned to the main screen of the Hangouts video call.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about How to Pin Participant Videos in Hangouts

How can I pin a video of a participant in Hangouts?

1. Open the Hangouts call in your browser or app.
2. Tap or click on the video of the person you want to pin.
3. In the upper right corner of the video, tap or click the three vertical dots.
4. Select “Pin to Foreground.”

Can I pin videos from multiple participants on Hangouts?

1. Yes, you can pin video from multiple participants on Hangouts.
2. Simply repeat the steps above for each participant you want to pin to the foreground.

How can I change the pinned video in Hangouts?

1. To change the pinned video in Hangouts, simply click on the video of the person you currently want to pin.

Is there a limitation on the number of videos I can pin on Hangouts?

1. There is no specific limit to the number of videos you can pin on Hangouts.
2. However, there may be technical limitations depending on the capacity of your device and internet connection.

Can I pin my own video on Hangouts?

1. It is not possible to pin your own video on Hangouts.
2. You can only pin video from other participants in the call.

What happens if I switch tabs or apps while I have a video pinned to Hangouts?

1. The pinned video will stay in the foreground, even if you switch tabs or apps.

Can I pin a participant's video in the Hangouts mobile app?

1. Yes, you can pin a participant's video in the Hangouts mobile app.
2. Touch screen: Tap the video of the participant you want to pin, then tap Pin to Foreground.

Can I pin a video to a Hangouts group call?

1. Yes, you can pin a participant's video to a Hangouts group call.
2. Simply follow the same steps mentioned above to pin a video to the foreground.

What happens if I pin a video and that person disconnects from the call in Hangouts?

1. If you pinned someone's video and they disconnect from the call, the video will no longer be pinned to your screen.

Can I pin a participant's video in Hangouts Meet?

1. It's not possible to pin a video of a participant in Hangouts Meet.
2. This feature is only available in standard Hangouts calls.

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