When the camera is not working in a Google Meet call, you may only see a black box or an error message. It’s also possible that Google Meet audio is working but the video is not. Below are proven solutions to a broken Google Meet camera so you can get back to your calls.
How to Fix Google Meet 'Camera Defective' / 'Camera Not Working' Issue
The Google Meet service itself is rarely the reason for camera issues. Here are the most likely reasons for camera not working:
For each of these problems there is a specific solution available, which you can find in the list below.
These solutions work for Google Meet on the web and the mobile app. We've noted any exceptions for each step.