![]() Using an external webcamĬameras built into laptops have varying degrees of resolution and quality. You can visit the Amazon Chime device qualification page to find headsets that have been certified for use. When using Amazon Chime, you can easily change your preferred audio device during a meeting from built-in microphone & speaker to a headset. ![]() In addition to limiting echo, the proximity of the microphone to your mouth reduces background noise heard on the meeting. However, if the sound from the “far end” is contained within a headset speaker against your ears, it is much harder for the microphone to hear that audio and create the loop. Amazon Chime uses built in echo cancellation however in extreme cases the presenter’s voice can still get garbled. First, you reduce the likelihood of echo which occurs when a microphone captures audio from your speakers and creates a loop. There are several benefits of using a good headset. Using a headset, an external webcam, and ensuring your internet connection is robust enough for remote work are a few ways. There are steps you can take to greatly improve your audio and video quality. The camera should also be positioned straight on, not too far above or below your face. Your face should be positioned in the center of the frame with just a bit of room on all sides, not too close or too far away. Position your web-cam or integrated camera correctly Neutral colors and with nothing distracting is best. What’s behind you on the walls also matters. This causes your webcam to adjust to the light behind you, and darkens your face. ![]() ![]() Try not to have a bright light source behind you, like a window. Your background, lighting, and surroundings are also important for video conferencing. Ensure adequate lighting and pick a non-distracting background If you have the choice, a room with carpeting and limited reverberance is best so you don’t sound like you are working from an echo chamber. If you don’t have a dedicated room to set up your workspace in, try to find an area that allows you to close off from distractions. Aside from the many potential distractions, this often doesn’t provide a sound barrier between you and the action taking place in your home. You might think that flipping open your laptop at the kitchen table and starting your workday is fine and at first so did I. Take some time to set up your workspace in a comfortable and quiet spot in your home Setting up your work from home environment Whether you use Amazon Chime or not, I hope these best practices help you improve your remote work experience as well. For example, video can be very helpful to still feel connected with your team or customers even though you aren’t face to face. As I use Amazon Chime at work, I will also cover how these best practices coupled with the features of the service to help me stay productive when working remotely. As someone who works from home full-time, I have learned and implemented some best practices that I wanted to share with you all today. Many employees and students are working from home who haven’t in the past and while being at home might have some benefits such as more family time, it is important to pay attention to technology, environment, and etiquette best practices for best outcomes. COVID-19 is affecting just about every aspect of our lives including how we work or learn.
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