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It never records anything. Storage Studio only checks whether your camera or microphone is in use by any app — the same on/off signal macOS uses to light up its indicators — and treats that as "you're in a meeting". While it's true, heavy automatic work waits so your call stays smooth.

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No video or audio is captured, stored or sent. The switch is Pause during meetings under Smart-mode signals in Settings → Quiet Hours, and it's on by default in Smart mode.

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Settings & keep-time · Quiet Hours, pausing and schedules

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How does "Pause during meetings" work, and does it record me?

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Short answer: It only checks whether your camera or microphone is in use by any app and waits while it is. Nothing is recorded, stored or sent. Toggle it under Smart-mode signals in Settings → Quiet Hours.

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It never records anything. Storage Studio only checks whether your camera or microphone is in use by any app — the same on/off signal macOS uses to light up its indicators — and treats that as "you're in a meeting". While it's true, heavy automatic work waits so your call stays smooth.

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No video or audio is captured, stored or sent. The switch is Pause during meetings under Smart-mode signals in Settings → Quiet Hours, and it's on by default in Smart mode.

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