Free Mic and Webcam Test
Quickly test your webcam and microphone in 3 easy steps
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Is your webcam or mic not working? Troubleshooting webcam and mic tips
Check your microphone
Check the dropdown at the top of the mic and webcam test to see if your mic is connected. If you haven’t given the page the correct permissions, the mic test could be blocked.
If you’re using an external mic, make sure it’s connected to your device.
Check your webcam
To make sure your webcam is connected, check the dropdown at the top of the webcam test page. The webcam test could be blocked if you haven’t given the page the correct permissions. If you’re using an external webcam, make sure it’s plugged in, turned on and connected to your device.
Check your mic and webcam are connected
Make sure your computer recognizes your devices if you’re using a plug-in mic or external webcam. Check your connections and make sure they’re plugged in correctly and have all the latest drivers installed.
For more information on using an external webcam, you can check out these guides for Windows and macOS.
For external microphones, learn how to change the sound input settings on Mac and Windows.
Check your browser permissions
To test your webcam and microphone, you’ll need to give your browser access. Make sure you click Allow when your browser prompts you to access your camera and microphone. This will usually appear as a popup.
If you miss the prompt, or your test fails, you can first reload the webpage or manually check your webcam browser permissions in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
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FAQs
This page allows you to quickly test your webcam and microphone to ensure they are functioning properly. Simply click the "Start Test" button, and the tool will prompt your browser to access your devices. Once access is granted, you’ll see a live video feed from your webcam and an audio visualiser for your microphone. You can then assess the quality of your video and audio in real time. No data is stored or recorded during the test, ensuring your privacy.
Your browser may be blocking your camera and microphone. If you see a ‘broken camera’ icon in your browser’s address bar, click on it and give it permission. In Chrome, this will appear as a toggle. You will then have to reload the page, which you should be prompted to do.
Some operating systems such as MacOS require you to give your browser permission to access your camera and microphone. You can update these permissions in your computer’s settings.
Ensure you have granted the right permissions to access your microphone. If you have an external microphone, ensure that it’s plugged in. You can also select different mic options in the drop-down.
Of course! You can switch from your laptop’s built-in camera to an external camera or even your iPhone if you have it enabled. You can select your device in the camera dropdown.
You can use this page to test your mic and webcam on all major browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.