Popsugar Living Video Calls The Best Video Call Accessories It's 2021, and It's Time to Up Your Video Call Game 6 January 2021 by India Yaffe Image Source: Getty / Luis Alvarez As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. This year, we all made the transition to living mainly virtual lives. Even if you're not someone who's able to work from home, it's likely that your social life has moved online. From Zoom happy hours with coworkers to virtual dates, we're all getting connected this year, and it's been going on long enough that it's time we step our game up. We're saying goodbye to stacking our laptops on cookbooks or hiding in the corner of our room to get to the best lighting. These are the eight products you need to make your video calls the best they can be. From investing in a ring light (it's not just for influencers anymore) to a useful laptop stand, once you've got these gadgets, you'll wonder how you lived without them. Keep on reading to shop our picks! Adjustable Laptop Stand Image Source: amazon.com This Adjustable Laptop Stand ($26) will give you the angles you need, and keep the top of your head from getting cut off (if you know, you know). Adjustable Laptop Stand $26 from amazon.com Buy Now Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder Image Source: amazon.com It's not just for influencers anymore. The Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder ($34, originally $40) really does do wonders when it comes to how you look on camera. Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder $34 from amazon.com Buy Now 1080P HD Webcam with Microphone & Privacy Cover Image Source: amazon.com If you want to step up your game, invest in this 1080P HD Webcam with Microphone & Privacy Cover ($40). 1080P HD Webcam with Microphone & Privacy Cover $40 from amazon.com Buy Now Apple AirPods Pro Image Source: amazon.com You need a great pair of headphones to hear and speak clearly. We like the Apple AirPods Pro ($217, originally $249). Apple AirPods Pro $217 from amazon.com Buy Now USB Plug&Play Condenser Microphone Image Source: amazon.com If your sound is always breaking up, go for this USB Plug&Play Condenser Microphone ($37). USB Plug&Play Condenser Microphone $37 from amazon.com Buy Now Soundance Laptop Stand Image Source: amazon.com This Soundance Laptop Stand ($25, originally $40) is such a good idea. Soundance Laptop Stand $25 from amazon.com Buy Now 10'' Ring Light with 50'' Extendable Tripod Stand Image Source: amazon.com Set up this 10'' Ring Light with 50'' Extendable Tripod Stand ($37), and watch your lighting transform for the better. 10'' Ring Light with 50'' Extendable Tripod Stand $37 from amazon.com Buy Now Webcam with Microphone Image Source: amazon.com The camera on your laptop doesn't compare to this Webcam with Microphone ($35). Webcam with Microphone $35 from amazon.com Buy Now ShoppingVideo CallsStaying HomeLife Hacks