Camera Not Working?
Fix camera access step by step for your browser and device.
Quick checks
- You pressed Allow when the browser asked
- No other app is using the camera
- The camera shutter is open
- The browser is up to date
- You are on https://mirroronline.app
- Restarting the browser did not help? Restart the device
Allow the camera in your browser
Chrome (Windows, Mac, Chromebook)
- Click the icon to the left of the web address.
- Set Camera to Allow.
- Reload the page and press Start mirror.
Safari on a Mac
- Open Safari, then Settings, then Websites.
- Choose Camera and set mirroronline.app to Allow or Ask.
- Reload the page.
Firefox
- Click the camera or permissions icon in the address bar.
- Remove the blocked camera permission.
- Reload and choose Allow when asked.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the lock icon to the left of the web address.
- Open Permissions for this site and set Camera to Allow.
- Reload the page.
iPhone or iPad
- Tap the page menu (aA) in the address bar and open Website Settings.
- Set Camera to Allow or Ask.
- Also check Settings › Safari › Camera, then reload.
Android (Chrome)
- Tap the icon to the left of the web address and open Permissions.
- Turn on Camera.
- If it is still blocked, check Settings › Apps › Chrome › Permissions › Camera.
Check your system settings
- Windows 11: Settings › Privacy & security › Camera. Turn on Camera access, Let apps access your camera and Let desktop apps access your camera.
- macOS: System Settings › Privacy & Security › Camera. Turn on your browser, then restart the browser.
- Chromebook: check that the camera is not turned off in Settings › Privacy and security.
Microphone trouble too? See mic not working on testthemic.app.
Questions and answers
The page says the camera is busy.
Another app or tab is using it, for example Zoom, Teams, Skype or a second mirror tab. Close them and press Try again. Restarting the browser often helps.
I see a black picture.
Check for a physical privacy shutter or a camera key on your keyboard, and that the right camera is chosen if you have more than one.
Why does the site need https?
Browsers only allow camera access on secure (https) pages. mirroronline.app always uses https.
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Last updated October 24, 2026