You can use your camera and microphone for sites in Chrome.
Important: As of 2021, Adobe has ended support for the Flash Player plugin. Flash content, including audio and video, will no longer play back in any version of Chrome. Visit the Chrome blog to learn more.
- Open Chrome
. - Go to a site that wants to use your microphone and camera.
- When prompted, choose Allow or Block.
- Allowed sites: Sites can start to record when you're on the site. If you're using a different Chrome tab or a different app, a site can't start recording.
- Blocked sites: Some sites won't work if you block them. For example, you won't be able to join a video call.
.Change a site's camera & microphone permissions
- Open Chrome .
- At the top right, click More Settings.
- Click Privacy and securitySite settingsCamera or Microphone.
- Select the option you want as your default setting.
- Review your blocked and allowed sites.
- To remove an existing exception or permission: To the right of the site, click Delete .
- To allow a site that you already blocked: Under "Not allowed," select the site's name and change the camera or microphone permission to "Allow."
Settings.
.If you're using a Chrome device at work or school, your network administrator can set camera and microphone settings for you. In that case, you can't change them here. Learn about using a managed Chrome device.
Turn on permissions in computer settings
Chrome may ask permission to use your camera or microphone. To use your camera or microphone in Chrome:
- In the dialogue, select Open preferences.
- To enable camera or mic permissions:
- Camera:Click Camera Select the checkbox next to "Google Chrome."
- Microphone: Click Microphone Select the checkbox next to "Google Chrome."
- Camera:Click Camera
- Your computer may ask if you want to quit to save changes. To save changes, click Quit now.
You can select a default microphone to use on different sites.
- Open Chrome .
- At the top right, click More Settings.
- Click Privacy and securitySite settings Microphone.
- To select a default microphone, click the Down arrow .
.Fix problems with your mic
If your microphone isn’t working, try these steps:
Step 1: Make sure you aren't muted
If you’re using a headset, make sure the mute switch on the cord is off. Also, make sure you aren't muted on the website (like Google Meet or Skype).
Step 2: Check your system settings
Make sure your microphone is the default recording device, and that recording levels are correct:
Step 3: Contact your manufacturer
If you’re still having problems, contact your microphone’s manufacturer.
Fix problems with your camera
Step 1: Check your site permissions in Chrome
Make sure you allow camera access on the site you want to use. You can allow all sites to use your camera, or just the specific site you’re on.
Learn more about site permissions.
Step 2: Check your system settings
Make sure to select the camera you want to use and that levels are correct:
Step 3: Troubleshoot issues with Google Meet
If you have trouble, learn how to troubleshoot issues with Google Meet.
Step 4: Restart your call and computer
- Exit and rejoin the video call.
- Restart your computer.
Step 5: Contact your manufacturer
Contact your camera’s manufacturer.
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