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Meeting Controls

Learn how to use MuteDeck's core meeting control features.

Overview​

MuteDeck provides unified control over your video meetings regardless of which platform you're using. The controls work consistently across Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and other supported applications.

Main Controls​

Mute/Unmute​

  • Function: Toggle your microphone on/off
  • Fallback: Uses system microphone when meeting app isn't detected

Video​

  • Function: Turn your camera on/off
  • Support: Available in Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and all other apps that have recording capabilities

Share​

  • Function: Start/stop sharing your screen
  • Note: Some apps may show screen selection dialog

Record​

  • Function: Start/stop meeting recording
  • Permissions: May require host permissions in some apps

Leave Meeting​

  • Function: End your participation in the meeting
  • Behavior: Leaves meeting immediately when pressed
  • Confirmation: No confirmation dialog - use carefully

Custom Actions​

  • Function: Create custom keyboard shortcuts for any meeting app feature
  • Behavior: Can be used for actions like hand raising, chat toggling, etc.
  • Setup: Configure in MuteDeck settings

Using the Controls​

MuteDeck Interface​

  1. Open MuteDeck from your system tray/menu bar
  2. Meeting status appears when a call is detected
  3. Click buttons directly in the MuteDeck interface

External Devices​

  • Stream Deck: Press configured buttons for instant control
  • Loupedeck: Touch or press assigned controls
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Use configured hotkeys from any app

Status Indicators​

Meeting Detection​

  • "Active Call Detected": MuteDeck recognizes your meeting app
  • "No Call Detected": Using system-level microphone control
  • App Name: Shows which app is being controlled (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

Button States​

  • Green/Active: Feature is currently on/enabled
  • Red/Inactive: Feature is currently off/disabled
  • Gray/Disabled: Feature not available (no meeting or app limitation)

App-Specific Features​

Zoom​

  • ✅ All controls supported
  • ✅ Multiple languages supported
  • ✅ Advanced features (reactions, chat)

Microsoft Teams​

  • ✅ Full control with API integration
  • ✅ Hand raising (via custom actions)
  • ⚠️ Multiple third-party apps may conflict and cause issues inside Teams

Google Meet​

  • ✅ All basic controls via browser extension
  • ✅ All languages supported
  • ✅ Captions toggle (via custom actions)

Webex​

  • ⚠️ Limited support
  • ⚠️ English only
  • ⚠️ May not work consistently

Troubleshooting Controls​

Controls Not Responding​

  1. Check meeting detection: Ensure MuteDeck shows "Active Call Detected"
  2. Verify app language: Switch to English for better compatibility
  3. Enable meeting controls: Turn on "Always show meeting controls" in your meeting app
  4. Restart device apps: Close and reopen the Stream Deck or Loupedeck software
  5. Restart MuteDeck: Close and reopen the MuteDeck application

Wrong App Detected​

  • Multiple apps open: Close unused meeting applications
  • Browser vs desktop: Ensure you're using the correct version
  • App switching: MuteDeck detects the most recent active meeting app

Advanced Features​

Custom Actions​

Create custom keyboard shortcuts for any meeting app feature:

  1. Open Settings → Custom Actions
  2. Add New Action for your meeting app
  3. Configure keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+H for hand raising)
  4. Use in Stream Deck or other devices, more details in Custom Actions Guide

Tips for Best Performance​

  1. Keep meeting controls visible: Enable "Always show meeting controls"
  2. Use English language: For maximum compatibility
  3. Close unused apps: Avoid multiple meeting apps running simultaneously
  4. Update regularly: Keep MuteDeck and meeting apps updated
  5. Check permissions: Ensure MuteDeck has necessary system permissions

Need help with specific apps? Check our troubleshooting guide or contact support.