Updated on January 15, 2024
How to Fix Zoom Camera Not Working on Mac
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Check Zoom Permissions
- Open System Preferences on your Mac.
- Click on Security & Privacy.
- Select the Privacy tab.
- Under the Camera section, make sure Zoom is checked.
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Update Your Camera Driver
- Click on the Apple menu.
- Select System Preferences.
- Click on Software Update.
- If any updates are available, click on the Update Now button.
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Check Zoom's Video Settings
- Open Zoom and click on your profile picture.
- Select Settings.
- Click on the Video tab.
- Make sure the correct camera is selected.
- Check if the video preview is showing; if not, the camera may be in use by another application.
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Restart Your Mac
- Click on the Apple menu.
- Select Restart.
- Try using the camera with Zoom again after the restart.
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Reinstall Zoom
- Quit Zoom if it is running.
- Drag the Zoom application to the Trash.
- Empty the Trash.
- Download the latest version of Zoom from the official website.
- Install Zoom and sign in with your account.