: Look at the right side of your browser’s address bar for a camera icon with a red 'X' . Click it and select
If you've tried all previous solutions and still experience issues, it's possible that there's a hardware problem with your camera:
Open your antivirus software (such as Kaspersky, Bitdefender, or Avast).
Select and ensure "Sites can ask to use your camera" is selected, and check if Google Meet is listed under the "Blocked" section. Remove it. 3. Change Camera Source in Meet Settings google meet camera is blocked
If your browser settings are fine, your Windows privacy settings might be blocking the camera. Open > Privacy > Camera . Make sure "Camera access for this device is on."
Scroll down to and make sure the toggle is On , ensuring your specific browser is allowed. For Mac Users
If that fails, right-click the camera again, select , and restart your computer. Windows will automatically reinstall a clean copy of the driver upon reboot. Fix 6: Troubleshooting on Mobile Devices (iOS & Android) : Look at the right side of your
Click the (it looks like a small video camera or lock) on the left side of the address bar.
Open Device Manager, expand Cameras , right-click your camera, and choose Update driver . 10. Check for Malware
If the troubleshooting steps didn't resolve the issue, try these solutions: Remove it
and ensure that "Allow apps to access your camera" and "Allow desktop apps to access your camera" are both toggled "On." : Users should go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera
If your browser is allowed, your Operating System might be blocking it. Go to Start > Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera . Ensure Camera Access is turned On . Ensure Let apps access your camera is turned On .
Sometimes, Meet is trying to use the wrong camera (e.g., a virtual camera rather than your actual webcam).