Camera not working in Microsoft Teams
If your camera works in the browser test but not in Microsoft Teams, the wrong camera is selected inside Microsoft Teams or it lacks permission. Confirm the camera first, then fix Microsoft Teams.
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Step-by-step fix
- Confirm the camera works: run the CheckMyMic webcam test.
- In Microsoft Teams, open the video settings and select the correct camera.
- Make sure your video isn't turned off inside Microsoft Teams.
- Grant Microsoft Teams camera permission at the OS level, then restart Microsoft Teams.
Frequently asked questions
Camera works in the test but not Microsoft Teams — why?
Microsoft Teams has its own camera selector. Open its video settings and choose the same camera that showed a preview in the test.
Why does Microsoft Teams show a black screen?
Another app may be holding the camera. Close other video apps, then restart Microsoft Teams.
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