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​Camera and microphone permission: Firefox

How to allow access or reset permissions when using the Firefox browser

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Written by thymia experts
Updated over a week ago

To ensure your thymia wellness assessment captures accurate insights, we'll guide you through setting up Firefox's privacy and security features. We've created this step-by-step guide to help you establish a reliable connection.

When using a Desktop or Laptop

How to allow camera and microphone in the browser

  1. When beginning a check, you will receive a pop-up from your device to allow access. Click 'Allow'

  2. Additionally, when requesting microphone permissions a browser pop-up will appear

  3. Click 'Remember for all microphones' in case you use a different microphone in future checks for a smooth process

  4. Click 'Allow'

Alternatively:

  1. When setting up permissions when beginning a wellness check, on the upper left corner of the search bar there is a red microphone icon

  2. When pressing on it, you can check your permissions on wellness.thymia.ai

Checking and granting access through Firefox settings:

  1. Click the menu icon in the upper right corner

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Scroll down to Privacy & Security

  4. In your Camera & Microphone settings, ensure that wellness.thymia.ai is set to 'Allow'

  5. Restart Firefox to apply changes

How to Reset Firefox Permissions for Cam and Mic

  1. Open the menu and go to Settings

  2. Locate Privacy & Security

  3. Go to Cookies & Site Data

  4. Select 'Clear Data'

  5. Return to your wellness dashboard and refresh the page

  6. Allow camera and microphone access when prompted

Mobile Device Instructions (smartphone and tablet users)

When you first access your wellness check:

  1. Watch for the camera and microphone permission prompt

  2. Select 'Allow' to enable these essential features

If you need to reset permissions:

  1. Tap the three lines dropdown menu in the upper or lower right corner

  2. Open Settings

  3. Go to Settings and open ‘Data Management’

  4. Select ‘Clear Private Data’

  5. Refresh before continuing

Device-level permissions

How to ensure the proper app-level permissions are given on Firefox mobile:

  1. Open your device's Settings app

  2. Go to Apps & App permissions

  3. Find and select Firefox from your list of installed apps

  4. Open Permissions and ensure your camera and microphone are toggled on

  5. Restart your Firefox app for changes to take effect

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If you have any questions, please contact our support team info@thymia.ai

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