Ever since the work-from-home situation has been started, people have been using their browsers to attend virtual meetings. Apps and services such as Google meet, MS teams, and Zoom is helping people to connect via using their device camera and microphone. With the new Windows 11 update, many users are complaining regarding issues regarding Camera options. These issues are very common with the Google Chrome browser, where the camera is not working on Windows 11 PC.
When it comes to the camera, users have to enable the camera permission when they enter the virtual meeting. Sometimes we forget to enable such settings, and as a result, we see black footage in place of the video feed. But not being able to use your camera in virtual meetings can be a devastating experience. As in work-from-home situations, these virtual meets are a way to connect with your colleagues and loved ones.
Fix: Google Chrome Camera Not working in Windows 11
When it comes to troubleshooting camera issues, make sure the camera is not physically broken. It’s possible that you have pasted a black tape for privacy reasons. In some cases, dirt and debris on your laptop camera lens can also be a problem, so keep it clean.
Method 1: Close other camera applications
Windows 11 works on permission scope, so if you are already using the camera hardware in any app, then Chrome will not be able to use the camera. We recommend you check if you have installed any app which uses the camera app. These apps can be of any type, video recording apps, camera filter apps, etc.
If you’re trying to use the camera in google chrome while you are connected to another virtual meet using MS Teams or Zoom, in this case, the camera will not work at all. Since the camera is being used by other virtual meet apps, Google Chrome will not be able to access camera permissions. So first, close other apps and then run Google Chrome camera.
