Users frequently look for a dedicated pause toggle during sensitive interruptions. Apple chose not to build a universal button labeled "Pause." You can achieve the exact same operational state by orchestrating two quick inputs on your display screen.
To pause video output while keeping the line open, tap the active call screen to reveal the control tray. Tap the green camera icon. This specific camera toggle instantly cuts the camera sensor, switching your status to an unbroadcast state without severing the network connection. To ensure total silence while your camera remains paused, hit the mute microphone button directly adjacent to it.
For situations where you must briefly step away from your device entirely, these actions mirror a complete pause. The remote participant retains an open voice channel on standby, while your side stops relaying image buffers and audio packets. Tapping the camera toggle a second time immediately reactivates the image stream without renegotiating the network handshake.
