Waiting for video
Test your camera, for real.
Click start, allow access, and the panel on the right goes live: actual resolution and frame rate, an actual lighting reading, and real device detection.
Read camera FAQCamera panel
Your live camera preview appears here
Physical camera
Selected device: “No camera selected”
This is a full-frame strength check, not the same segmentation your call app uses.
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How to
Run the check in a few steps
- 1
Start the camera
Press Start camera in the panel.
- 2
Allow access
Choose Allow when your browser asks for camera permission.
- 3
Review the live readings
Check resolution, frame rate, lighting, and the detected camera type.
- 4
Adjust your setup
Fix lighting or framing, then check the readings again.
Tips
Get a more reliable result
- Put your main light source in front of you, not behind you.
- Position the camera at eye level.
- Clean the lens since smudges are more visible than people expect.
- Close background apps that might already be holding the camera before you start.
FAQ
Questions people ask before a test
Most apps and browsers request a lower resolution by default to save bandwidth. The number shown here reflects what your browser actually negotiated for this test, not your camera's maximum spec.
Keep checking
Two more things worth checking
Troubleshooting
Fix the camera where you use it
Zoom
- 1
Open Settings, then Video, and check the camera dropdown.
- 2
Confirm the preview inside Zoom Settings also works.
- 3
Close other apps that may be holding the camera.
- 4
On Windows, open Settings, Privacy & security, Camera and enable access. On Mac, open System Settings, Privacy & Security, Camera. Fully quit and reopen Zoom after changing access.
- 5
Update Zoom to get current driver compatibility fixes.