Chromebook Camera App Not Launching, Sharing Your Screen Content Or Second Camera Zoom Help Center

The camera hardware was working fine as evidenced by google meet and the okiocam camera app that i allowed to be installed until i could figure out the native camera app problem.

Wireless camera with sim card. The students would click the icon for the app but the app would not load. This means that your chromebook should recognize the device without the need of drivers to operate it. If it works in that app uninstall the app where it doesnt work then reinstall it.

Thats good because the setting is buried in the advanced section of the settings page. There are no camera related settings in the chromebook settings not sure there were before to be honest it just worked for three years until now. Select start then choose camera from the list of apps.

If there is an issue with your camera it could be due to a software glitch or an issue with the hardware itself. If youre asked to allow access to the camera select yes. The camera or webcam on your laptop is considered a plug and play device.

But i always thought it was possible anyways. If your camera still doesnt work here are some other things to try. If your camera isnt working or if you see a message that says no camera found.

To uninstall the camera app right click on the start button and choose. The only issue i have with android camera apps is i can only use my chromebooks built in camera my external camera connected by usb is either not being recognised or i guess maybe thats normal for android apps because generally who would connect an external camera to their smartphone right. Turn off your chromebook then turn it back on.

The camera app says your camera is currently unavailable and google duo android web and chrome apps all show no camera found. Camera does not work on anything but the camera app on dell chromebook 11 3100 no those driver programs do not work in any way with chrome os. The person who posted that comment suggesting that you fix your chromebook webcam problem by modifying drivers on your pc clearly does not know what they are talking about.

Test your camera with the camera app. Scroll down to locate the camera app and grant permission for it to access the webcam. Try using the camera in another app like hangouts.

If the camera works in the camera app the problem might be with the app youre trying to use. Only microphone which works fine.