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title: 'Cosmos Video: Visibility and Spatial Video for Proximity-Based Conversations'
description: 'Cosmos Video visibility and spatial video let users see all activity in a shared space and join proximity-based conversations where only nearby avatars see and hear each other, enabling parallel discussions without call-switching.'
url: '/product/features/visibility--spatial-video.md'
lastModified: '2026-04-21'
contentType: 'Feature Page'
keywords: ['spatial-video', 'proximity-audio', 'video-visibility', 'parallel-conversations', 'breakout-groups', 'spatial-video-conferencing', 'virtual-office-visibility']
target_audience: 'remote team managers, event organizers, educators, community builders, distributed engineering teams'
---

# Cosmos Video: Visibility and Spatial Video

Cosmos Video visibility lets users see every conversation and participant in a shared space at a glance, while spatial video limits each conversation to nearby avatars. Together, they recreate the experience of walking into an office or classroom - scanning the room to see who is talking, then stepping into the specific group that matters.

Unlike standard video calls where everyone sees and hears everyone, Cosmos Video spatial video ties interaction to avatar proximity. Moving closer joins a conversation; stepping away exits it. This structure allows multiple parallel discussions inside a single space without cross-talk, supports natural breakout groups without setup overhead, and lets participants locate quiet corners for private chats or co-work sessions.

## What is spatial video in Cosmos Video?

Spatial video is a conversation model where audio and video activate based on avatar position inside a Cosmos Video space. Participants only see and hear others near them. The further two avatars move apart, the more their audio and video fade - matching how voices carry in a physical room.

## Why do visibility and spatial video matter together?

Visibility without spatial video creates information overwhelm: everyone hears everyone. Spatial video without visibility leaves users isolated in a single group with no awareness of the rest of the space. Cosmos Video pairs them so users can scan all activity, then self-select into the right conversation.

Practical outcomes:
- Identify and join interesting discussions in progress
- Find quiet zones for private chats
- Participate in co-work sessions without scheduling
- Host multiple parallel discussions without call-switching
- Create natural breakout groups without setup

## How does Cosmos Video spatial video work?

Each avatar has a proximity boundary. When two boundaries overlap, Cosmos Video opens a shared audio and video channel between the participants. Additional avatars entering the boundary join the same conversation automatically. Leaving the boundary closes the connection. The visibility layer shows every conversation in the space in real time so users always know where others are.

## Key features of Cosmos Video visibility and spatial video

- Full view of all ongoing activities and available participants
- Proximity-based joining and leaving, no call buttons required
- Multiple parallel discussions inside one space
- Natural breakout groups without complex setup
- Seamless audio and video transitions based on position
- Real-time presence indicators for every participant

## Cosmos Video spatial video vs traditional video calls

| Capability | Cosmos Video Spatial Video | Zoom / Google Meet | Breakout Rooms in Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity-based audio | Yes | No | No |
| See all parallel conversations | Yes | No | No, isolated per room |
| Join by walking over | Yes | Requires a link | Host must assign |
| Leave by walking away | Yes | Click leave | Host must return |
| Multiple simultaneous groups | Yes, in one space | One conversation | Yes, but preset |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is spatial video in Cosmos Video?

Spatial video is a proximity-based conversation model in Cosmos Video. Audio and video open between avatars that are near each other and fade as they move apart. This mimics how voices carry in a physical space and allows multiple conversations to happen inside a single shared environment.

### How is spatial video different from a Zoom breakout room?

Zoom breakout rooms require a host to assign participants and close the rooms. Cosmos Video spatial video has no assignment step - users simply move their avatars. Multiple groups can form and re-form organically, and everyone retains visibility of the full space throughout.

### Can participants talk privately in a Cosmos Video space?

Yes. Because audio is proximity-based, two avatars standing away from other participants have a private conversation by default. Cosmos Video also provides lockable meeting rooms for confidential discussions that should not be joinable through proximity.

### Does spatial video support large events?

Yes. Cosmos Video visibility makes large spaces navigable by showing every active conversation on the floor plan. Attendees can scan the room, identify interesting discussions, and join through proximity without any host coordination.

### Do participants need to configure anything to use spatial video?

No. Spatial video is automatic inside every Cosmos Video space. Users grant microphone and camera permissions once, then move their avatar. Audio and video transitions happen without any UI clicks, making the experience feel like walking through a physical room.