Auto-zoom automatically navigates participants to their audio zone when they enter it, reducing confusion and keeping everyone focused on relevant content.
Note: Auto-zoom is available in Interactive (Spatial) mode when using Zoned audio.
What Auto-Zoom Does
When a participant enters an audio zone:
- System detects zone entry
- Canvas view automatically pans and zooms
- Participant immediately sees the zone content
Why This Matters
Without auto-zoom:
Participant joins Team A zone → Still viewing random canvas area → Must manually search → Wastes time, misses context
With auto-zoom:
Participant joins Team A zone → View automatically shows Team A area → Immediately oriented, ready to participate
Enabling Auto-Zoom
Space-Level Setting
- Open Space Settings (gear icon in the control bar)
- Look for Auto-Zoom toggle
- Enable or disable for the entire space
Note: This setting only appears when in Interactive mode.
Board-Level Override
Individual boards can override the space setting:
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Use space default | Follows the space-level setting |
| Enable (force on) | Auto-zoom always enabled on this board |
| Disable (force off) | Auto-zoom always disabled on this board |
Configure this in board settings when creating or editing a board.
When Auto-Zoom Applies
Auto-zoom works specifically with Zoned audio mode:
| Audio Mode | Auto-Zoom |
|---|---|
| Global | Not applicable (no zones) |
| Spatial | Not applicable (proximity-based) |
| Zoned | Auto-zoom applies when entering zones |
When you switch to Zoned audio and a participant enters a zone boundary, auto-zoom navigates their view to that zone.
Manual Navigation
Even with auto-zoom enabled, participants can always:
- Pan manually - Click and drag to move around
- Zoom manually - Scroll or pinch to zoom
- Navigate freely - Explore the full canvas
Auto-zoom triggers on zone entry but doesn't lock the view.
Canvas Design Tips
For effective auto-zoom, design your canvas with clear zones:
- Visible boundaries - Use shapes with distinct colors
- Adequate spacing - Leave room between zones
- Consistent sizing - Similar zones should be similar sizes
- Content inside zones - Place relevant content within zone boundaries
Example layout:
┌─────────────┐
│ STAGE │
│ (Main) │
└─────────────┘
┌───────┐ ┌───────┐ ┌───────┐
│TEAM A │ │TEAM B │ │TEAM C │
└───────┘ └───────┘ └───────┘
Troubleshooting
"Auto-zoom not working"
- Verify you're in Interactive mode
- Verify Zoned audio is selected
- Check auto-zoom is enabled in space settings
- Confirm audio zone boundaries are properly configured
"Participants getting lost"
- Make zone boundaries more visible
- Use contrasting colors for different zones
- Add text labels near zones
- Enable auto-zoom if disabled
"Zoom level is wrong"
- Adjust zone sizes on the canvas
- Larger zones = wider zoom view
- Test from participant perspective before session
Best Practices
For Facilitators
- Test before sessions - Enter zones as a participant to verify behavior
- Announce zone changes - "Move to your team's zone to continue"
- Give orientation time - Pause after zone transitions
For Canvas Design
- Design for auto-zoom - Zones should look good when zoomed to
- Leave breathing room - Don't cram content to zone edges
- Test on multiple devices - Desktop and mobile may differ
Related Guides
- Audio Zones Explained - Setting up zones
- Space Modes - Understanding Interactive mode
- Navigating the Space - Manual navigation
- System Check - Verify your setup