How to Fix Zoom Video Lag in Windows 10 Computers

We have been using one video conferencing app or another during the pandemic. Most of us have been using Zoom, whether for professional meetings or for catching up with friends and family. However, during long Zoom calls, you may face some lag, and there are ways to fix this issue. In this tutorial, I will show you how to fix Zoom video lag in Windows 10 computers.

Fix Zoom Video Lag

Different methods can be tried. I am going to explain 7 methods, and you can see which one works out for you.

Fix Zoom Lag by Getting Fast Internet

The most obvious choice is to use a high-speed internet connection. Ensure that you have internet speeds of at least 20-30 Mbps to get a flawless Zoom call experience. You can use the Speedtest tool to see what speeds you are getting.

Most modern WiFi routers come with 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz support. Always connect with the 5.0GHz as this will give you the best possible internet speeds.

Zoom Backgrounds

If you haven’t cleaned up your room and you have an important meeting coming up, the app allows you to set a custom background. However, using this feature lowers the video resolution to maintain CPU bandwidth. We suggest cleaning the room and not using this background feature if you want a lag-free call experience.

To turn this feature off, follow the steps below:

Step-1: Open the Zoom app.

Step-2: Click on the Settings cog on the home page.

Step-3: Select Background & Filters

Step-4: Select None

Microphone and Video Settings

When you are on long Zoom calls you can save bandwidth for your connection by muting the microphone when you are not talking. This has two advantages:

•  The other people in the call won’t hear any background noise from your end.
•  Zoom will not use its resources to try and catch your voice.

To do this, click on the microphone icon to mute or use the shortcut keys Ctrl + D to mute the mic.
You can also switch off the video and use a profile picture instead to ensure you get a lag free call experience.

Zoom Apps

You can enhance Zoom app functionalities by using the Zoom app marketplace. If you are using a lot of third-party apps, they may be the reason for the lag you are experiencing. To fix this, disable the apps that you no longer use.

Step-1: Sign in to Zoom marketplace. [Use your Zoom app credentials to sign in]

Step-2: Click on Manage at the top of the screen.

Step-3: On the left pane, under My Dashboard, click on Installed Apps.

Step-4: You will see a list of installed apps. Locate the app you wish to uninstall and click on the Uninstall button next to it.

Now, restart Zoom and hopefully, the lag issue will be fixed.

Background Apps

If a lot of apps are running in the background, they can cause lag issues as well. To close unnecessary background apps, follow the steps below:

1. 1.  Go to the Start Menu and type Task Manager. Click Open.
   2.  If you see an App that has a lot of CPU usage, click on it.
   3.  Now select End task.

Downloads and Streaming

If you are streaming videos or downloading movies and at the same time you are using Zoom, you will face a lot of lag. Make sure you close these streaming and downloads before you use Zoom.

Fix Zoom Video Lag By Updating

If you are using an old version of the app and haven’t updated in a while, there is a possibility that it is causing a lag.

1.  Sign in to Zoom app.
2.  On the Home page, click on the profile icon.
3. Select Check for updates.
   
4. If any update is available, Zoom will start an update process. Once it is done, it will give you the option to Update or do it Later. Click on Update.
   

Hopefully, one of these methods will fix Zoom lag on your Windows 10 computers.

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