How to Fix Teams Camera Not Working on Windows
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Check Teams Permissions
- Press
Windows + I
to open Settings.
- Go to Privacy > Microphone and Camera.
- Ensure Teams is enabled to access both your camera and microphone.
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Update Your Camera Driver
- Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
- Expand the 'Cameras' or 'Imaging devices' section.
- Right-click your camera and select 'Update driver'.
- Choose 'Search automatically for updated driver software' and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Check Teams' Camera Settings
- Open Teams and go to your profile picture at the top right.
- Select 'Settings' and then 'Devices'.
- Under 'Camera', make sure your camera is selected from the dropdown menu.
- Check if the video preview is showing; if not, the camera may be in use by another application.
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Restart Your Computer
- Close all running applications.
- Restart your computer by going to Start > Power > Restart.
- Try using the camera with Teams again after the restart.
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Reinstall Teams
- Uninstall Teams from the Control Panel or Settings app.
- Download the latest version of Teams from the official website.
- Install Teams and sign in with your account.
If you've followed all the steps and your camera is still not working with Teams, consider seeking assistance from Microsoft Support or a professional technician.