Can I use a virtual background on video?

Keep your space private on camera

Not everyone wants to show their room on a video call, and you should not have to. Linga Chat includes a virtual background you can switch on during a video call, so your surroundings are replaced and only you appear on screen. It means you can practice from your bedroom, a shared flat, or anywhere else without a second thought.

Why it matters for practice

• Privacy — talk to a partner or join a group video room without revealing where you are.
• Fewer excuses — a messy background is no longer a reason to keep the camera off.
• Focus — a clean backdrop keeps attention on the conversation.
• Comfort — feeling relaxed makes it easier to speak freely.

How to use it

You can turn the virtual background on or off during a call from the video controls, so you stay in charge of how you appear. It works on both one-to-one video calls and group video rooms.

The virtual background is available in Linga Chat's video calling, which is free to start and works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows. Prefer no camera at all? A voice call or a live voice room is always an option.