How to enable my Webcam on Microsoft Teams

  1. Check if the device you are using currently has a webcam installed.  If you are not sure, open the Start menu and type “Camera“.
  2. Open the Windows Camera App.
  3. If this message appears, either you do not have a webcam, or the webcam is broken/not installed properly.  Check all connections/wires to the webcam and your computer.
    (NOTE: Only ONE application can use the Webcam at a time, so MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE THE WINDOWS CAMERA APPLICATION BEFORE USING MICROSOFT TEAMS.)
  4. (Optional) If you DO NOT have a webcam, you can always download the Microsoft Teams Mobile App to use your cell phone as a webcam and microphone. To download and install the Microsoft Teams Mobile App, feel free to click here to follow our joining a Teams Meeting without a webcam or microphone guide.
  5. Once you are sure you have a webcam, join or create your Microsoft Teams Meeting, and you will be prompted with the following screen:
  6. If the Webcam Slider is set to on like the picture above, your webcam is properly configured for Microsoft Teams.
  7. To turn off your webcam during your Microsoft Teams Meeting, select the Webcam Icon.  A slash through this icon means your webcam is off.

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