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My Mac Camera or Microphone is Not Working

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Facing an issue while trying to use your microphone and camera? This article covers some of the common solutions for those on a Mac laptop/computer device. If you are using another device, please check out the following articles instead:

Before you begin, please test your microphone and camera here. This will allow you to diagnose if there is a problem and where it is!

Table of Contents:

Solution 1: Try refreshing your browser

  • Soft Refresh: CMD + R
  • Hard Refresh: CMD + SHIFT + R

Solution 2: Check to make sure you are using a compatible device and browser

Check for the list of compatible devices and browsers here

Solution 3: Switch tables 

Try moving to another table, and then back to your original table. Remember to move tables just double-click on the table you'd like to move to.

Solution 4: Confirm the microphone/ camera settings for your browser

If you can see a red cross next to the Microphone and Camera button on your bottom menu toolbar, this usually suggests browser-related permission issues, so please try out the below steps first.

Solution 5: Confirm camera and audio inputs and outputs on Remo

If your computer has multiple cameras or you have multiple audio devices, Remo may have selected a different audio input or output by default. Thus, you now need to pick the right one to work with Remo

1. Click the menu icon (3 parallel horizontal lines) in the upper left corner of your screen -or- click the triangle next to the camera and microphone icons in the bottom menu toolbar

2. Select the desired Audio Input and Output from the dropdown menu under Microphone

3. Select the desired Webcam Source from the dropdown menu under Camera

Solution 6: Log out and Log back in

Try logging out of the event space and logging back in.

Solution 7: Try a Private Browser

Depending on your browser, try using a Private Browser (may also be called Incognito) or Guest Mode

1. Incognito/ Private Window on Chrome and Safari: Click 'File', and then 'New Incognito/Private Window'

2. Guest Mode on Chrome: Click your Profile Picture in the upper right corner of your screen, and then click 'Guest'

Solution 8: Disable your VPN 

If you are currently using a VPN, please disable that, and try logging back into the Remo Event Space. We have seen some issues where a VPN has interfered with the ability to use the device's camera and microphone properly.

If you must use a VPN, then please check out this article for further guidance.

Solution 9: Disable anti-virus software

If none of the methods above work, check if there is antivirus software enabled, if there is, temporarily disable it and then refresh the page to see if the camera or microphone is working when the antivirus software is disabled

Solution 10: Plug out and plug in your microphone/ camera

If you are using an external webcam or microphone, please try to unplug this from your computer first. And then try plugging it back in, and refreshing your page.

Solution 11: Shut down all other applications that may be using/ used your device's camera and/or microphone

If you have recently been using your camera and/or microphone on other applications such as Google Hangouts, Zoom, Skype e.t.c., please make sure to properly shut down these other applications as they may be retaining control of your device's camera and microphone.

Solution 12: Allow microphone and camera access on MacOS 10.14 (Mojave) or above

In MacOS Mojave, Apple has introduced some system-level privacy controls for your mic and camera. These are great for privacy, but it is possible that your browser was mistakenly blocked from accessing your mic and cam. You can check on this and allow your browser to access your mic and cam from the Security & Privacy section in your System Preferences. 

Here's how:

1. Open up System Preferences

2. Click on the 'Security & Privacy' section  

3. Select the 'Privacy' tab  

4. Click on 'Camera' from the list of options, and tick the box next to the browser you are using to allow access (make sure this is a Remo supported browser)

5. Repeat step 4 for your 'Microphone'  

6. After doing this, restart your browser for the updates to take affect

Solution 13: Allow microphone access on MacOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or earlier

If you use an older version of MacOS (10.13 - High Sierra or earlier), there are no system level controls for your camera, and instead MacOS will default to the settings on the application level. However if your mic selection isn't sticking, there is a system level control for your mic. Here's how you can adjust this: 

1.  Open up System Preferences

2.  Click on 'Sound' and then select the Input tab 

3.  This area will list all input devices that are available, select the device you would like to use for Input

Solution 14: Check for audio inputs and outputs on your device

You also need to check that the right audio inputs and outputs are selected in the settings, here's how you can check this:

1.  Open up System Preferences 

2. Click on 'Sound'

3. Click on the Output tab and select the desired output option from the list

4. Click on Input tab and select the Input you want from the list 

You can also check if the input is working by checking the input level as you talk. If the bars are moving then your microphone is working!

Solution 15: Switch browsers and computers

Try switching to another supported browser: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari

If you are currently on a work laptop, please try switching to a personal device instead, as company firewalls may be interfering with the ability to use your camera and microphone.

If it is necessary to use your work laptop, please take a look through these guidelines first (you may have to consult with your IT team to work through the steps).

Solution 16: Restart your computer

If all other options thus far have not worked, please try to shut down your computer and restart it once again.

Still facing an issue?
Contact our support team at support@virtual.events.com for help

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