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# showLocalVideo()

> Returns whether the local participant's self-view is currently visible in Daily Prebuilt.

`showLocalVideo()`

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## Return value

Returns `boolean` — `true` if the self-view is visible, `false` if hidden.

## Example

```javascript theme={null}
if (!call.showLocalVideo()) {
  call.setShowLocalVideo(true);
}
```

## See also

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Types" icon="t" iconType="solid">
    * [DailyCallOptions: showLocalVideo](/reference/daily-js/types/daily-call-options#param-show-local-video)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Methods" icon="code" iconType="solid">
    * [setShowLocalVideo()](/reference/daily-js/instance-methods/set-show-local-video)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>