Split Screen Video Chat: Choose Your Camera View
Jusslive lets you change how you and your partner appear on screen while you chat. Pick split screen, side by side, picture-in-picture or a large self-view, and flip between your front and back camera on a phone.
The four camera views
During a call, tap the layout button on the right edge of the video, or press L on your keyboard to cycle through the views. Your choice is saved, so the next chat opens the same way.
- Focus (picture-in-picture). Your partner fills the screen and your own camera sits in a small window in the corner. This is the classic video call view and a good default on phones.
- Split screen. Your partner is on the top half and you are on the bottom half, each full width. It works well on an upright phone because you can see both faces at once without anything covering them.
- Side by side. Two equal panels next to each other. It suits laptops and wide screens. On a narrow phone it automatically becomes a split screen so the panels are not squeezed.
- Me large. Your own camera fills the screen and your partner moves to the corner. It is handy for checking your lighting, or showing an object to the camera.
Which view should I choose?
- On a phone held upright: split screen or focus.
- On a laptop or desktop: side by side or focus.
- When you want to look your best: use Me large for a moment, adjust your lighting, then switch back. You can also try beauty mode and face filters.
Other video options
- Mirror my video. Shows you like a mirror. Turn it off to see exactly what your partner sees. The mirror turns off by itself for a back camera so text does not look reversed.
- Show whole video. Stops the picture being cropped to fit the panel. Useful if a partner is on a portrait phone and you want to see all of them.
- Full screen. Available on desktop and tablets.
- Mute and pause. Mute your microphone or pause your video without leaving the call.
Flip between front and back camera
If your device has more than one camera, a camera button appears on the right side of the video. With two cameras, such as a phone's front and back, one tap flips between them. With three or more, a list opens so you can pick the one you want. On a laptop with a single webcam the button does not appear. If you plug in an external USB webcam, it shows up and you can switch between the built-in and external cameras.
Beauty mode, face filters and our safety checks keep working after you switch cameras.
Troubleshooting
If a camera does not appear in the list, close any other app that is using it and allow camera access in your browser. Our camera and microphone troubleshooting guide walks through the common fixes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get split screen on Jusslive?
During a call, tap the layout button on the right of the video and choose Split screen. Your partner is shown on top and you are on the bottom.
Can I put my own camera on the bottom and my partner on top?
Yes. That is the Split screen view. Side by side puts you next to each other, and Me large makes your own camera the big picture.
How do I switch between front and back camera?
If your device has more than one camera, tap the camera button on the right side of the video. With two cameras it flips instantly, and with more it opens a list.
Does the camera view change what my partner sees?
No. Camera views only change how the screen looks to you. Your partner chooses their own view.