Why is my MacBook camera not working?

Check camera permissions (System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera), close apps using the camera, restart the camera services with Terminal commands (killall VDCAssistant and killall AppleCameraAssistant), update macOS, and run Apple Diagnostics. If none work, hardware diagnostics or Apple Support may be needed.

How do I reset my Mac camera?

Restart the Mac. If the issue persists, run Terminal commands: open Terminal and run: killall VDCAssistant and killall AppleCameraAssistant. For persistent problems, reset the SMC (Intel Macs) or update macOS (Apple Silicon handles SMC functions automatically).

How do I allow apps to use the camera on Mac?

Open System Settings (or System Preferences) > Privacy & Security > Camera, then enable the toggle next to the app (FaceTime, Zoom, Chrome). If the app isn't listed, launch it and request camera access, then approve the prompt.

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