Scroll down to ensure is toggled On .

If your browser has permission but the camera still will not turn on, your computer's operating system might be blocking the browser itself. Windows 10 & Windows 11 Open the and click the Settings (gear) icon . Go to Privacy & Security (or just Privacy ). Scroll down under "App permissions" and click on Camera . Ensure Camera access is toggled On .

If the camera is still blocked, consider these advanced steps:

The most common cause is that the browser has been denied permission to access your webcam for the meet.google.com site.

If you have multiple cameras (built-in webcam + external), Google Meet may sometimes default to the wrong one. Simply changing the selection here often resolves the issue immediately.

If your browser permissions are correct but Google Meet still says your camera is blocked, your operating system's privacy settings may be preventing access.

Click the camera/microphone icon in the address bar. If access is blocked, click the "X" next to "Blocked Temporarily" and reload the page to see the permission prompt again. 2. Check Operating System Permissions

Locate ://google.com in the list and change the dropdown menu to . Microsoft Edge Click the Lock icon located to the left of the web address. Locate Camera in the dropdown menu. Switch the permission state to Allow . Reload the Google Meet tab. 3. Adjusting Operating System Privacy Settings

Before diving into system settings, start with these common solutions:

Other applications (Zoom, Skype, Teams) might be using the camera. Close all other video-conferencing apps.

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