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How Do I Switch to Using an External Camera Instead of My Computer’s “Built-In Webcam”

Here are the recommended steps for adjusting your computer and browser settings:

Computer settings:

  • Press “Windows + X” and select “Device Manager”.
  • Click on “Cameras”.
  • Right-click on the “integrated webcam” and select “Disable”.

Google Chrome settings:

    1. Click the three dots in the top right corner.
    2. Select “Settings”.
    3. On the left side, choose “Security and Privacy”.
    4. Click “Site Settings”.
    5. Select “Camera” under the “Permissions” section.
    6. Choose the desired web camera.

Mozilla Firefox settings:

      1. Click the three lines in the top right corner.
      2. Select “Settings”.
      3. On the left side, choose “Privacy & Security”.
      4. Scroll down to find camera settings and click the “Settings” button.
      5. Choose the desired web camera.