Fixed an issue where the camera could not be turned on in zoom

If you can't turn on Camera on Zoom. Or Camera is selected but not showing any video. This error is also known as Zoom is unable to detect a camera. The following article WebTech360 will help you give specific instructions to solve the problem of not turning on the Camera on Zoom. Thietbihop.com would like to offer solutions for different device platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.

1. Request

Users must install Zoom software on the computer. Or install Zoom on your mobile device. First of all, double check the video displayed on Zoom. Make sure you have selected the correct camera and adjusted the video correctly.

2. Troubleshooting for Windows Devices

Step 1 : Check and make sure that Camera is not enabled on any other app on the device.
Step 2 : Restart your computer
Step 3 : Uninstall the Zoom software on your device and download the latest version from  https://zoom.us/download
Step 4 : Visit the support website Camera for your device and update the Camera driver.

Windows 10 has a privacy feature that can block camera permissions for Zoom, so make sure to  check this out and find a way to allow Zoom to access your webcam.

3. Troubleshooting Tips for macOS

  1. Make sure all other programs that have permission to use the camera are currently closed or not using the camera. These programs may include pre-installed camera applications, such as Photo Booth and Facetime, other video conferencing software, or websites that use the camera.   
  2. Restart the computer.
  3. If the camera still doesn't work in Zoom after restarting your computer, check if the camera works in Mac apps like Photo Booth or Facetime.
    • If the camera still works in other apps, uninstall Zoom Client and reinstall the latest version from  Zoom's Download Center  .
    • If the camera doesn't work in any apps, contact  Apple support .

Note : If you are using Mac OS 10.14 Mojave and are still having trouble accessing the camera, check the  permissions granted by the operating system to confirm that Zoom has camera access.

4. Troubleshooting Tips for Linux

  1. Make sure all other programs that have permission to use the camera are currently closed or not using the camera. These programs may include pre-installed camera applications, other video conferencing software, or websites that use the camera.  
  2. Restart the computer.
  3. If camera still doesn't work after reboot, uninstall Zoom Client and reinstall latest version from   Zoom's Download Center

5. Troubleshooting tips for Android devices

  • Try starting a video by tapping  Video . 
  • Switch between the front and rear cameras by tapping  Switch camera .

Fixed an issue where the camera could not be turned on in zoom

  • Check if other apps are using the camera.
    • Open recent apps. How to open these apps varies from device to device. On some devices, you can press and hold the home button, while others have a recent apps key.
    • Swipe right to close apps that are using the camera.
  • Check if Zoom is allowed to use the camera.
    • Open   Device Settings .
    • Tap  Apps .
    • Click  Zoom .
    • Click  Permissions .
    • If this does not list the permission to  take photos and videos  or  Camera , tap that option and change the permission from  Deny  to  Allow . 

Fixed an issue where the camera could not be turned on in zoom

Note : Android settings can vary between manufacturer and carrier, so these instructions may not completely match your device.

  • Uninstall and reinstall the Zoom app.
    1. Open   Device Settings .
    2. Tap  Apps .
    3.  
    4. Click  Zoom .
    5. Click  Uninstall .
    6. Confirm  Uninstall .
    7. Open  the Play Store .
    8. Search for  Zoom Cloud Meetings .
    9. Click  Install .
  • Restart the Android device.

6. Troubleshooting tips for iOS devices

  • Try starting the video by tapping  Start video .
  • Tap the camera icon at the top of the screen to switch between the front and rear cameras.

Fixed an issue where the camera could not be turned on in zoom

  • Make sure no other apps are using the camera.
    • Double tap the home button to see all open apps.
    • Swipe up on any device that might be using the camera.
  • Confirm that Zoom has camera access.
    • Open   iOS Settings .
    • Tap  Privacy .
    • Tap  Camera .
    • Enable Zoom access (green).

Fixed an issue where the camera could not be turned on in zoom

  • Restart your iOS device.
  • Delete the Zoom app and reinstall it from the  App Store . 
    • Press and hold on the Zoom application icon until the icon begins to move and an X appears.
    • Click the  X . 
    • Confirm that you want to remove the app by tapping  Remove .
    • Open the App store. 
    • Search Zoom.
    • Tap the cloud icon next to  ZOOM Cloud Meetings  to download the app.
    • When the download is complete, Zoom will show up in your apps.
  • Confirm that the camera is still working in other iOS apps, such as the Camera app.

If your camera problem persists, download the latest version of Zoom from the Zoom  Download Center  or  contact Zoom support  for help. 

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