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Prejoin
The camera and microphone check before you knock. Every client labels it Before you join.
| Control | Does |
|---|---|
| Camera, Microphone | On or off; pick the device |
| Preview | Your own picture. The camera does not capture while nobody is looking at the page |
| Ask to join | Sends the knock. The owner sees the request. Starlings issues no media token until the owner admits you |
| Back | To [[surfaces/room-entry |
The owner's Launch shows the guest as Checking camera while they are here.
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Where it works
| Capability | macOS Host | macOS Join | Web | iOS / iPadOS | Agent access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before-you-join camera and microphone check | Works | Works | Works | Works | — |
Verified · docs/help/surfaces/prejoin.md