Likely fix
Fix: Camera not working in browser
A browser camera usually fails because the website permission is blocked, the browser lacks system permission, the wrong camera is selected, or another app is using the webcam.
Quick answer
Click the lock icon in the address bar, allow camera access, choose the correct camera in the website, then reload the page.
Important warning
Browser camera permission and system camera permission are separate. Both may need to allow access.
Try this
- 1 Click the lock or site settings icon in the browser address bar.
- 2 Set Camera to Allow for the website.
- 3 Reload the page.
- 4 Check the website's own camera selector if it has one.
- 5 Check system camera permissions for the browser.
- 6 Close other apps or browser tabs using the camera.
- 7 Try a private or incognito window.
- 8 Try another browser.
- 9 Restart the browser if the camera still does not appear.
Common causes
Website camera permission blocked.
Browser camera permission blocked by system settings.
Wrong camera selected in website.
Another app is using the webcam.
Browser tab is stuck.
Browser extension conflict.
What to check next
- Check lock icon site permissions.
- Check system camera privacy settings.
- Check the website's video settings.
- Check another browser.
- Check whether the camera works in a desktop app.