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Telehealth - Apple Gestures and Reactions
Seeing certain figures or effects go on in the background of you or your clients video? Are you using an Apple product? Read on for a fix.
Apple has released a software update and by default enabled Reactions in videos. This can cause unexpected reactions while conducting sensitive therapy sessions.
Read on to learn how to disable this feature.
From Apple:
computer Reactions fill your video frame with a 3D effect expressing how you feel. To show a reaction, make the appropriate hand gesture in view of the camera and away from your face. Hold the gesture until you see the effect.
Requires macOS Sonoma or later on a Mac with Apple silicon, or macOS Sonoma or later on a Mac using Continuity Camera with iPhone 12 or later
Apple's article: Use Reactions when videoconferencing on Mac
Requires macOS Sonoma or later on a Mac with Apple silicon, or macOS Sonoma or later on a Mac using Continuity Camera with iPhone 12 or later
Apple's article: Use Reactions when videoconferencing on Mac
Disable Reactions
To disable reactions, when you're in a meeting on a Mac:
- Click the top menu bar button Video:
- Then click the green icon beside Reactions:
- Once you click on that line, it should show a grey icon indicating it's disabled:
🎉 Congratulations you've disabled gestures!
