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Camera and microphone permission: Windows 10

Setting up and managing camera and microphone permissions on Windows 10

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Written by thymia experts
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To allow access to camera and microphone in Settings:

  1. Open Start menu in the lower left corner of your screen and go to Settings

  2. Open Privacy tab

  3. Scroll down to Camera and Microphone

  4. Make sure 'Allow' access to the camera on this device is toggled on

  5. Ensure that 'Allow' apps to access your camera is toggled on

(If you're using a company-owned device, please ensure there are no administrative restrictions on camera or microphone access)

You may have a Windows update available that blocks the camera

  1. Go to Update & Security tab

  2. Select 'Check for updates'

This will ensure that Windows has the latest camera and mic driver software needed to work in your preferred browser

You may need to select a different camera or microphone input

Most Windows 10 devices have multiple outputs for the integrated camera and microphone, but it may not always default to the correct one. Here's how to change it in your Chrome settings:

  1. Open Settings in upper right menu

  2. In the search bar, type 'Site settings'

  3. Go to Camera or Microphone tab

  4. Select the drop-down menu, and switch between the options until you find the correct input

If you're using a Lenovo device

  1. Open 'Start' menu and search for 'Lenovo Vantage'

  2. Ensure that the camera and microphone are toggled on

If you are still having issues, restart your device

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