Webcams have become increasingly important with the rise in remote work, and more people have to rely on them as a Windows 10 (and Windows 11) communication tool for both work and home. Fortunately, it’s simple to test if a webcam on a laptop is functioning properly. There are also a few alternatives to test the functionality of the webcam, including various third-party apps.
Windows 10 was first released by Microsoft in 2015 having a functioning webcam on your Windows laptop is a must.
When it comes to making sure a Windows 10 laptop webcam is working, the to indicate the camera is in use.
How To Make A Webcam Work With Other Apps
However, a functional webcam in the Camera app doesn't always mean it'll work in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc. That's because you need to allow your webcam to be used by third-party sites and applications. To do this, click the Start button, click 'Settings,' click 'Privacy,' and then click 'Camera.' From this page, click the toggle next to 'Let apps use my camera.' Once this is enabled, you should be able to use your Windows 10 laptop webcam with any website or app that you'd like.
Other Ways To Make Your Webcam Work
Another option for laptop s is to run an online webcam test. There are plenty of websites, like WebcamMicTest, that allow s to check whether their webcam is working. These sites tend to simply include a 'Check webcam' button that guides you through enabling camera permissions. Clicking the 'allow' button should immediately activate the camera, allowing the to see if everything is working as expected. Another option is Vidyard, which is an online video platform geared toward businesses. Once again, visiting the website and granting camera access permission will allow the to check that their webcam is working properly.
Of course, there are also third-party apps that can be used to test a webcam. Apps like Skype and Google Hangouts typically allow s to test their webcam before actually starting a video call. The option to this can be found in the settings menu of an app and, similar to the other solutions, the should be able to see whether their Windows 10 laptop or PC webcam is working as expected.
Source: Microsoft
