How to Test Your Webcam to Make Sure It’s Working

Jun. 16, 2022 / Updated by Vivi to News

Before taking photos, recording videos or having calls, it is very necessary to test your webcam to make sure it is working well. In fact, it is quite easy to do the webcam test. This article provides three simple solutions to help you test your webcam. You can choose one of them to check if your webcam is working properly.

Solution 1. Test Your Webcam with Zoom

Steps:

①Sign in to your Zoom account.

②Click the “Start a Meeting” option.

③Click the “Start with Video” option.

If it is working well, you should see yourself in the Zoom video.

Solution 2. Test Your Webcam with Skype

Steps:

①Open Skype.

②Select the “Settings” menu.

③Click the “Audio & Video” option.

If you see an instant live image, your webcam is working well.

Solution 3. Test Your Webcam with Camera on a Chromebook

Steps:

①Click the “Launcher” button in the bottom left corner of the screen.

②Type “Camera” into the dialog box.

③Click the “Camera” app

If you can get a preview of your webcam, then you can take photos or record videos without any concerns.

Hope these solutions are helpful to you. If you encounter any other issues, please write down in the comment section below. We would be happy to help you fix them.

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