Guide to Fixing Skype Camera Not Working on Mac
- Check Skype Permissions
- Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy tab.
- Select 'Camera' from the sidebar.
- Make sure that Skype is checked in the list of apps that are allowed to access your camera.
- Update Your Camera Driver
- Go to Apple menu > About This Mac > System Report.
- Select 'Camera' from the sidebar.
- Check the version number of your camera driver. If there is an update available, click the 'Update Now' button.
- Check Skype's Video Settings
- Open Skype and go to Preferences > Audio & Video.
- Make sure your camera is selected from the 'Camera' dropdown menu.
- Check if the video preview is showing; if not, the camera may be in use by another application.
- Restart Your Mac
- Close all running applications.
- Go to Apple menu > Restart.
- Try using the camera with Skype again after the restart.
- Reinstall Skype
- Quit Skype.
- Drag the Skype application from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Empty the Trash.
- Download the latest version of Skype from the official website.
- Install Skype and sign in with your account.
If you've followed all the steps and your camera is still not working with Skype, consider seeking assistance from Apple Support or a professional technician.