Published 15:46 IST, July 15th 2020

Google Meet camera not working? Here's how to fix the recurring issue

Google Meet camera not working? Read below to know how to solve the recurring issue which has affected a number of users globally on the platform.

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Several Windows and Mac users have experienced troubles when it comes using camera in Google Meet. users experiencing this issue suggest that camera works fine while using or applications but does t when using Google Meet. This issue is also t bound to one version of Chrome or OS as several users on Windows 7, Windows 10 or Mac users have come forward and raised issue of camera t working. Below are some of possible fixes for same. 

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Google Meet camera t working? Here's how to fix it

In most cases, this issue can occur when Google Meet is t given necessary permissions to access camera. This can be resolved by accepting permission prompt related to webcam of device or giving it permission from settings screen. Check out steps listed below to kw how to change camera and microphone permissions in Chrome browser - 

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If users are experiencing Google Meet camera t working only for Chrome browser, n it is likely that y are affected by a Chrome-specific issue that has been around for a few years w. Many users have reported that when opening a video call on Google Meet, y are prompted with a  mess of ' Camera Found'. That glitch has w been patched, users can fix this issue by only updating ir browsers to latest version. 

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  1. Open Google Chrome and on action button (top-right corner of screen)

  2. Tap on Help and n he to About Google Chrome option

  3. utility will decide wher device has an updated version of browser. 

  4. Once update is finished, restart device and check if issue has been resolved. 

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All potential fixes listed above can allow users to go past Google Meet camera t working issue. If all given fixes do t suffice, try uninstalling and reinstalling preferred browser, many users have reported that ir issues were resolved once ir browsers were updated. Mac users can try clearing Cache of ir Safari browsers in order to access Google Meet camera. 

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15:46 IST, July 15th 2020