When you join a meeting, Google Meet will request permission to access your camera. If you block or reject the access request, Google Meet will display a black screen. To fix it, give Google Meet permission to access your camera. Here’s how to do it on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers.
When I was reading we ran into the question “Why is Google Meet not working on my camera?”.
Google Meet needs permission to use your camera (and microphone) in browsers like Google Chrome. So you need to allow the camera access before using Meet. A prompt will show up to ask your permission the first time you join a Meet video call. If you denied the request, you’ll encounter camera failed Google Meet.
Google Meet cannot use your camera or show video feed if others apps in the background are accessing your webcam. Check if any other video conferencing app such as Skype or Team. Viewer is using your camera. On your laptop, check if your camera indicator light is on.
Then, how to fix Google Meet ‘camera failed’ error?
Is your webcam connected? Unplug and plug in to be sure. Restart the browser and PC ; Check Site Settings; Update Chrome or use a different browser; Make sure you’re using the correct hardware; See if any other application is using your camera hardware; Allow apps to use your camera.
How to fix Google Meet camera not working on Chrome?
Now, Google Meet should have access to your camera on Chrome. Firefox shows permission status on the left side of the address bar. Click on the Camera icon and select Allow audio and video to give Google Meet permission to access your camera.
Here’s how to do it on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers. When you block Google Meet access to your camera, you will see a camera icon with a red cross, indicating access to communication devices is denied. To fix this, click on the Camera or Microphone icon and select Always allow Google Meet to access your camera.
How to fix Google Meet black screen issue?
Next, click the Video/Camera icon on the Google Meet screen to turn on the camera. If you still see the black screen, try giving the camera access from site settings. Here’s how to do it in your favorite browser. Click the Settings and More icon (three dots) and open Settings.
It could be possible that the reason Google Meet could not access your camera despite having the permission to do so is that your browser does not have access to the camera itself. Open your Windows settings from the start menu, or by using the keyboard shortcut Windows + i.
Why is my camera not working during a meeting?
See if it fixes your ‘Camera Failed’ error during a meeting. Often these issues are tied to a specific browser or application. So, it’s important to check if the issue is being instigated by the browser alone.
Another frequently asked inquiry is “How to troubleshoot if you have camera or presentation issues during a meeting?”.
Another answer is Here’s how to troubleshoot if you have camera or presentation issues during a meeting. Meet needs permission to use your camera and microphone in Chrome. You will be asked to allow access the first time you join a Meet video call.
Why does my camera fail to turn on?
The “camera failed” problem is a common albeit an annoying problem and you are not alone in it. And there are some simple fixes you can try on your end to resolve the issue. Sometimes the culprit can be something as simple as a neglected permission in your browser.
The camera worked with windows apps, but not with any browsers, Google Meet, or Zoom. I solved this in the privacy settings. Go to windows permissions for the camera and make sure to “Allow apps to access your camera” (for windows applications) AND “Allow desktop apps to access your camera”.