Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, you will have to configure or reconfigure a camera to work with Windows 10. ![]() However, the location in Windows 10’s labyrinth of configuration screens where you would make those changes might not be where you think it should be. SEE: Research: Video conferencing tools and cloud-based solutions dominate digital workspaces VPN and VDI less popular with SMBs (TechRepublic Premium) How to set up camera configuration settings in Windows 10 This how-to tutorial shows you how to access camera settings in Windows 10 and how to grant permission to access a camera to specific apps. While you might think the camera settings would exist under Devices in the Windows 10 Settings menu, they are actually located under Privacy. Windows 10 webcam settings windows#Ĭlick or tap the Windows Start button, click Settings (gear icon) and then select the Privacy tab. Scroll down the left-hand navigation bar on the Privacy settings screen and select the Camera link to reach the screen shown in Figure A. The first step to is to make sure you have access to your camera turned on. If you don’t, click the Change button and move the switch to the on position. The next step asks if you want to allow apps to access the camera: That switch should also be flipped to the on position, as shown in Figure B. Scroll down the right-hand screen to reveal the next configuration section, shown in Figure C. In this section you can select which Microsoft Store-approved apps are allowed to access the camera. ![]() The choices you make in this section are a matter of personal preference.
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