Camera & Microphone
No Camera Detected: Fixing the error
Your camera may not be detected due to several reasons. Let’s walk through possible causes and quick fixes.Completing these steps in advance can help prevent disruptions during the test or interview process.
📷No camera detected troubleshooting steps
✅Common causes and fixes
| What might be wrong | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Camera not properly connected | Ensure your external camera is securely plugged into your computer and powered on. |
| Conflicting applications using the camera | Close apps like Skype, Zoom, or messaging apps. Check background processes via Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac). |
| Browser permissions not set to allow camera access | Update camera permissions in your browser. Click Device Compatibility* to enable camera permissions. |
| Browser page not updated after setting permissions | Perform a hard reload: Ctrl + Shift + R or Shift + F5 (Windows); Command + Shift + R (Mac). |
| Outdated camera drivers | Update your camera drivers to the latest version. |
| Browser issues | Restart your browser. |
| Camera hardware malfunction | Test your camera in another application to ensure it is functioning properly. |
| System permissions not set to allow camera access to browser | Update camera permissions in your system |
🆘 Need More Help?
If you’re still facing issues:- Take a screenshot of error on the screen.
- Contact Talview Support with a short description of the issue and the steps you’ve tried