If your external webcam or camera is not detected or working in WIndows 11/10, check your privacy settings first. Use these suggestions to fix this issue.

You can (and should) test your webcam and microphone setup on Windows or macOS before connecting to a video call.

There's probably a Webcam Protection option enabled, or something similar that's preventing your apps from using the camera. Test your webcam to see if your computer can even recognize it.

If your camera isn't working in Google Meet, there are several ways you can troubleshoot and fix your video in the app.