Wechat Camera Not Working on Mac? Ultimate Fix and Troubleshooting Guide 2025

How to Fix WeChat Camera Not Working on Mac

1. Check WeChat Permissions
   • Open System Preferences on your Mac.
   • Navigate to Security & Privacy > Privacy > Camera.
   • Ensure WeChat is ticked and allowed to access your camera.
2. Update Your Camera Driver
   • Click the Apple menu and select About This Mac.
   • Click on System Report.
   • Go to the Hardware section and select the Camera tab.
   • If there's an available update, it will be listed under the Update tab.
3. Check WeChat's Video Settings
   • Open WeChat and go to WeChat > Preferences.
   • Select the Video tab.
   • 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.
4. Restart Your Mac
   • Close all running applications.
   • Click the Apple menu and select Restart.
   • Try using the camera with WeChat again after the restart.
5. Reinstall WeChat
   • Quit WeChat.
   • Drag the WeChat app from the Applications folder to the Trash.
   • Empty the Trash.
   • Download the latest version of WeChat from the Mac App Store.
   • Install WeChat and sign in with your account.

If you've followed all the steps and your camera is still not working with WeChat, consider seeking assistance from WeChat Support or a professional technician.