5 Ways to Fix Microsoft Teams Not Detecting Camera on Windows 11

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Common Fixes

Fix 1: Check Camera Settings in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams may fail to detect the camera if it isn’t selected inside its app. To resolve the issue, go to the Teams app settings.

Step 1:Open Microsoft Teams, click thethree-dotmenu at the top-right, and selectSettings.

Step 2:SelectDevicesin the left sidebar and pick your connected camera to use with the Microsoft Teams app. Once enabled, you can see its live preview.

Fix 2: Enable Camera for the Microsoft Teams App

Missing camera permission is a common reason Microsoft Teams does not detect the camera on Windows 11. Open Windows Settings to turn it on.

Step 1:Press theWindows key> searchCamera Privacy Settingsto open its system setting.

Step 2:LocateMicrosoft Teamsunder Let apps access your camera, and enable its toggle.

Fix 3: Update the Camera Drivers Manually

If your laptop has outdated camera drivers, you might face problems with Microsoft Teams connecting to the camera on Windows 11. UseDevice Managerto install the latest drivers.

Step 1:Press theWindows key, searchDevice Manager, and click to open it.

Step 2:ExpandCameras, right-click your connected camera, and selectUpdate driver.

Step 3:SelectSearch automatically for driversto let Windows 11 find and install the latest camera drivers.

Fix 4: Clear Microsoft Teams Cache

In addition to outdated drivers, Microsoft Teams may fail to detect the camera on Windows 11 if its app cache is corrupt. Deleting it manually should restore normalcy.

Step 1:Press theWindows + R shortcutto open the Run dialog, type%appdata%\Microsoft\Teams, and pressEnter.

Step 2:Select all files and folders in the opened directory using theCtrl + A shortcutand press theDeletekey to remove it. Restart your PC.

Fix 5: Disable GPU Hardware Acceleration in Teams

Lastly, you can disable the GPUhardware accelerationin Microsoft Teams to fix the camera non-detection issues on Windows 11.

Step 1:Open Microsoft Teams, click thethree-dotmenu at the top right, and selectSettings.

Step 2:SelectGeneralin the left sidebar, enableDisable GPU hardware acceleration, and restart the app.

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Last updated on 22 May, 2024

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