Hangouts Camera Not Working on Windows? Ultimate Fix and Troubleshooting Guide 2024

How to Fix Hangouts Camera Not Working on Windows

1. Check Hangouts Permissions
   • Open Hangouts and click on the three dots in the top right corner.
   • Select Settings > Video.
   • Under "Camera," make sure your camera is selected.
2. Update Your Camera Driver
   • Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
   • Expand the "Cameras" section.
   • Right-click your camera and select "Update driver."
   • Select "Search automatically for updated driver software" and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Check Your Firewall
   • Open the Windows Control Panel.
   • Select "System and Security" > "Windows Firewall."
   • Click on "Advanced settings."
   • In the "Inbound Rules" section, look for "Hangouts Camera Access." If it's not there, click on "New Rule..." and create a new rule to allow Hangouts to access your camera.
4. Reinstall Hangouts
   • Uninstall Hangouts from your computer.
   • Download the latest version of Hangouts from the Google website.
   • Install Hangouts and sign in with your account.