One simple option is to use one of the many free online webcam test sites available on the web.
(Others can be found by searching “webcam test” online).
Open yourweb internet tool.
Typewebcammictest.cominto your web app’s address bar.
Click theCheck My Webcambutton on the website’s landing page.
When the pop-up permission box appears, clickAllow.
Fortunately, they can use their computers' operating systems to test their webcams.
Test Webcam on Mac
Click theFindericon on the Dock bar.
Click onApplicationsin the list of options that appear.
In the Applications folder, clickPhoto Booth, which will bring up your web camera’s feed.
Here’s the process for Mac and Windows:
Mac/Windows: launchSkype.
Mac: Click theSkypebutton in the app’s menu bar at the top of the screen.
Windows: Click theToolsbutton on Skype’s menu bar.
SelectPreferences(Mac), orOptions(Windows).
ClickAudio/Video(Mac) orVideo parameters(Windows).
Where Is the Webcam?
However, they can also be purchased separately and connected via USB to your system.
FAQ
In Windows, select theStarticon >Camera.
On a Mac, you canturn on the webcamin the Applications folder.
Go toDevice Managerand look for Imaging Devices.
If you have a webcam, it should be listed there.
Several possible issues can cause a webcam to stop working.
