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Webcams not working in Chrome
I have an issue across multiple windows devices with Chrome not being able to access webcams.
This issue is apparent with every computer in our office (all windows 10 running stable release of Chrome). Hardware is various manufacturers and it has been tried with internal and external cameras.
The camera is functional in other apps and works on other browsers (for example https://www.onlinemictest.com/webcam-test/ would show a video stream in Edge or Firefox, but not in Chrome). This first became apparent with Google Meet, which we use a lot.
We've tried clearing caches, alternative camera and removing plugins. None have an effect.
This issue is apparent with every computer in our office (all windows 10 running stable release of Chrome). Hardware is various manufacturers and it has been tried with internal and external cameras.
The camera is functional in other apps and works on other browsers (for example https://www.onlinemictest.com/webcam-test/ would show a video stream in Edge or Firefox, but not in Chrome). This first became apparent with Google Meet, which we use a lot.
We've tried clearing caches, alternative camera and removing plugins. None have an effect.
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Great finding! Most people are in Chrome 77 now, so I'm not sure it's the same issue as people have above. Though, if it is: here are the steps to do your solution:
Add a command line switch (CLS) to the desktop shortcut of Chrome:
- completely close Chrome​
​How to close Chrome completely:- close all windows of Chrome
- open the Windows Task Manager [ctrl + shift + esc]
- if you see any open Chrome processes (chrome.exe), end them
- right click the desktop icon of Chrome
- click 'properties'
- insert the CLS at the right end of the target field (also copy the leading space):
--enable-features=RunVideoCaptureServiceInBrowserProcess - click the "OK" button
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Same thing happening here. Started after the latest Chrome zero-day update and there-after.
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I'm having same issue on my mac. Webcam working perfectly on Firefox and Safari but at first intermittently working on Chrome, now not working at all and saying 'No device found' for either camera or mic. I've been through Settings to check camera/mic, have uninstalled and reinstalled Chrome etc. No joy. I've seen others are having this issue - does anyone know how to resolve? FYI I tried incognito mode but still no luck with webcam in Chrome. Thanks
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I have the same issue. Websites say that I need to enable permissions before using the camera. I've reset all permissions and added them back in and issue persists. I've uninstalled chrome and reinstalled it, reset it to factory settings, and cleared the cache. The issue happens in both regular mode and incognito. Other browsers work fine.
I'm running chrome version Version 75.0.3770.100
EDIT: Im on a Mac and found that if I go to Security and Privacy settings and select the Camera, Chrome was unselected. When I selected it there and restarted chrome the issue resolved itself.
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I am having the exact same issue. web cam works with skype, firefox, edge but not with chrome. All extensions disabled, tried incognito mode, cleared cache etc.
Enabled Desktop App viewer in win 10 privacy settings
Still not working after all this
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I had the same problem recently. I was tensed for 2 days regarding this.
I did some things to make sure it works completely fine.
So First please try the --enable-features=RunVideoCaptureServiceInBrowserProcess thing mentioned above.
Then select the Disable Full Screen Optimizations in the Properties -> Compatibility Tab.
Then Go to Chrome Flags page.
And Disable or Set it to default for this feature -> chrome://flags/#zero-copy-video-capture
And also Disable or Set it to default for this feature -> chrome://flags/#enable-media-foundation-video-capture.
Also if it doesn't work try disabling any hardware accelerated video features it should work.
The main problem what everyone might be facing is the hardware acceleration thing, just try to set it to default or disabled. Google Meet, Webcam test everything will work.
PS: I went through the online webcam test, It didn't work earlier. But after doing all of these steps, I can finally use my webcam for Google Meet.
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