Google Meet needs permission to use your camera (and microphone) in browsers like Google Chrome. So you need to allow the camera access before using Meet. A prompt will show up to ask your permission the first time you join a Meet video call. If you denied the request, you’ll encounter camera failed Google Meet.
This of course begs the query “Why google meet camera not working?”
If you are experiencing the Google Meet camera failed error on a Windows computer, here are a few common reasons that can trigger this error: Temporary browser glitch conflicting with the service. Missing or outdated webcam drivers and other glitches. Your webcam is in use by other apps.
Now, Google Meet should have access to your camera on Chrome. Firefox shows permission status on the left side of the address bar. Click on the Camera icon and select Allow audio and video to give Google Meet permission to access your camera.
How do I allow Google meet to access my camera?
When you block Google Meet access to your camera, you will see a camera icon with a red cross, indicating access to communication devices is denied. To fix this, click on the Camera or Microphone icon and select Always allow Google Meet to access your camera.
Whether you are using Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge, Google Meet needs camera permissions to function correctly. Google Meet asks for the camera and microphone permissions when you open the website for the first time. If you have blocked those permissions, here is how to re-enable them.
Why is my Google Meet not working on my Mac?
Restart Chrome and allow camera access when prompted. If your camera is still not working in Google Meet, try closing any other app you have open that has access to your camera. If that doesn’t work, restart your Mac. You should also try using a different browser. If you normally use Google Meet in Chrome, try it in Firefox or Safari.
It could be possible that the reason Google Meet could not access your camera despite having the permission to do so is that your browser does not have access to the camera itself. Open your Windows settings from the start menu, or by using the keyboard shortcut Windows + i.
Why won’t my camera work with Windows apps?
The camera worked with windows apps, but not with any browsers, Google Meet, or Zoom. I solved this in the privacy settings. Go to windows permissions for the camera and make sure to “Allow apps to access your camera” (for windows applications) AND “Allow desktop apps to access your camera”.