iPad Center Stage Not Working - Fix Guide

Center Stage requires specific hardware:

• iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation and later)
• iPad (9th generation and later)
• iPad Air (4th generation and later)
• iPad mini (6th generation)

Older iPads do NOT support Center Stage.

During a Video Call:

1. Start a FaceTime or supported video call
2. Swipe down from top-right to open Control Center
3. Tap Video Effects
4. Tap Center Stage to turn it ON (highlighted)

In Settings:

1. Settings → FaceTime
2. Enable Center Stage

1. Check App Support

Center Stage works with:

• FaceTime
• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams
• Google Meet
• Webex
• Many other video apps

Some apps may have their own toggle for Center Stage in video settings.

2. Use Front Camera

Center Stage only works with the FRONT camera. Make sure you're not accidentally using the rear camera.

3. Good Lighting

Center Stage uses computer vision — it works better with:

• Good, even lighting on your face
• Not too bright (avoid backlight/windows behind you)
• Clear view of your face (not too far away)

4. Restart the App

1. Close the video app completely (swipe up from bottom, swipe app away)
2. Reopen the app
3. Start new call and check Center Stage

5. Restart iPad

1. Press and hold Top button + Volume button
2. Slide to power off
3. Wait 30 seconds, turn back on

6. Update iPadOS

1. Settings → General → Software Update
2. Install any available updates

Center Stage can track multiple people and widen the frame:

• When others enter frame, camera zooms out
• When they leave, camera zooms back in on you
• Works with groups in conference calls

If using iPad as webcam via Continuity Camera, Center Stage works on Mac too:

1. Connect iPad as Continuity Camera
2. In video app on Mac, click Video Effects in menu bar
3. Enable Center Stage

If Center Stage still doesn't work:

1. Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPad
2. Reset → Reset All Settings
3. Re-enable Center Stage after reset