Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Camera . Ensure "Camera access" is ON and that the toggle for "Let desktop apps access your camera" is also enabled.
: While in a meeting, click the Camera/Lock icon in the address bar . Ensure "Always allow" is selected . google meet can't access camera
Browser extensions (ad blockers, dark mode, privacy tools) often break the camera. Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Camera
: Look for a camera icon on your keyboard (often F8, F10, or a dedicated side switch). You may need to press Fn + [Camera Key] to toggle it . Ensure "Always allow" is selected
Outdated or corrupted drivers are a common cause of hardware failure on Windows PCs.
While in your meeting, look at the lock icon (or camera icon) on the far left of the address bar. Click it and ensure the "Camera" toggle is set to Allow .