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Likely fix

Fix: Microsoft Teams camera not working

Teams camera problems are usually caused by wrong device selection, blocked camera permission, another app using the camera, browser permission issues, or Teams needing a restart.

Quick answer

Open Teams device settings, choose the correct camera, check camera preview, and allow camera permission in Windows, Mac, or the browser.

Important warning

Teams can hold onto an old camera device until the app is fully quit and reopened.

Try this

  1. 1 Check whether the camera privacy shutter is open.
  2. 2 Open Teams Settings → Devices.
  3. 3 Select the correct camera.
  4. 4 Check whether the camera preview appears.
  5. 5 Close other apps that might be using the camera.
  6. 6 Check system camera permissions for Teams.
  7. 7 If using Teams in a browser, check browser site permissions.
  8. 8 Quit Teams completely and reopen it.
  9. 9 Restart the computer if Teams still cannot use the camera.

Common causes

Wrong camera selected.

Teams permission blocked.

Browser permission blocked.

Another app is using the camera.

Camera shutter is closed.

Teams is stuck on an old device.

What to check next

  • Check Teams device settings.
  • Check Teams camera preview.
  • Check system camera permission.
  • Check browser permission if using web Teams.
  • Check whether another app can use the camera.

FAQ

Why is my camera not working in Teams?

Teams may be using the wrong camera, blocked by permissions, stuck on an old device, or another app may be using the camera.

Where are Teams camera settings?

Open Teams Settings → Devices and choose the correct camera.

Why does Teams say no camera found?

Teams may lack permission, the camera may be disabled, another app may be using it, or the webcam may not be detected by the computer.

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Fix: Webcam not working on Windows

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Fix: Webcam not working on Mac

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Fix: Zoom camera not working

Zoom camera problems usually happen because Zoom is using the wrong camera, camera permission is blocked, another app is using the camera, or the camera is disabled by a privacy shutter.

Fix: Discord camera not working

Discord camera problems usually come from wrong camera selection, blocked permissions, camera being used by another app, browser permission issues, or Discord video settings.

Fix: Camera works in one app but not another

If the camera works in one app but not another, the webcam hardware is probably fine. The broken app likely has a permission, camera selection, or app-specific setting issue.

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.