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by Jenefey AaronUpdated on 2020-04-26 / Update for OS X
- So before going to any troubleshooting solution for Mac FaceTime, we need to check if the problem is actually with the camera or not. Certain cases the problem can lie with the application and due to which it may not be able to connect with the Mac camera.
- The built-in camera on their MacBook Pro is not working properly. The camera is not functioning (even though the green indicator light may be on) when they're using programs such as FaceTime or Skype. And the program tells them there's no connected camera. This is a frustrating issue. You can't use apps requiring your camera because of.
A rash of users with 'There is no connected camera.' problems with their Mac iSight Cameras has prompted a few calls on the subject. The problem manifests as a blank screen with a crossed out camera in iPhoto, with the text 'There is no connected camera'. It does not appear to be limited to any particular type of Mac, and has been seen.
Why is my FaceTime camera not working on Mac? Anyone knows how to activate FaceTime camera on my Thunderbolt Display. Every time I try, it says 'No Camera Available - To use FaceTime Turn on the camera'? I do not see an option to 'turn on camera' anywhere? Any help?'
With the built-in camera on MacBook, users are allowed to communicate with families and friends easily through FaceTime. But recently, some people complained that FaceTime no camera available on MacBook. Others also saw 'there is no connected camera' error message from their computer. Reboot your Mac will be the first fix and it really worked for many people, but if it failed to work on your situation, follow the tips below.
1. Check Everything with The Camera
In most cases, FaceTime camera not turning on in MacBook can be bugs with the camera, check the following items before troubleshooting:
- Try another application such as iChat, PhotoBooth to see if the issue is application-specific
- Test the built-in camera in another user account to see if it is an user-specific issue
- Check System Profiler (in the Utilities folder, inside the Applications folder). Under the USB header, check to see if the iSight camera is detected.
- Unplug the FireWire cable from your computer and the camera, after a while, plug the cable back in to the camera and the computer
2. Use A Command Line to Force Quit to Fix FaceTime Camera Not Working on Mac
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If the FaceTime camera is still black and won't turn on after the basic checkup, you can force quit the application using a command line.
- Quit all running applications on your MacBook that using the camera (FaceTime, Skype)
- Go to Launchpad -> Terminal (also find in the Applications/Utilities directory) and enter the following command:
sudo killall VDCAssistant
- Still at the terminal, issue the following command as well:
sudo killall AppleCameraAssistant
- Now reopen the FaceTime and the camera should work now
3. Fix FaceTime Camera Not Connected in Display
Sometimes FaceTime HD camera not working on MacBook is because it's stuck on the internal camera and cannot select the display camera automatically; you can enable the camera manually.
- Open FaceTime on your Mac
- Go to Menu -> Video, select 'Facetime HD Camera (Display)'
4. Use The Activity Monitor App to Fix FaceTime Camera Not Working on Mac
Make it default browser. After trying the methods above, if the MacBook camera still not working on FaceTime, you may need to quit the process with the Activity Monitor App completely.
- Close any apps that need to use camera
- Open the Activity Monitor app through the /Applications/Utilities folder
- Click on the top left column where it will say 'Process Name' to put the list in alphabetical order
- Find VDC Assistant in the list and click on it. Click on the 'X' icon on the top left to close the process
Note: If the FaceTime app crashing, stuck on connecting or won't active on iPhone, try Free Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac to bring FaceTime back to life within seconds.
Now you got to know how to fix FaceTime camera not working on Mac clearly. If you still have more questions about FaceTime or other applications on MacBook, feel free to contact us.
Many MacBook Pro users have had a camera issue occurring on their notebook. The built-in camera on their MacBook Pro is not working properly. The camera is not functioning (even though the green indicator light may be on) when they're using programs such as FaceTime or Skype. And the program tells them there's no connected camera.
This is a frustrating issue. You can't use apps requiring your camera because of this issue. But don't worry. It can be fixed…
Fixes to try
These are the methods that have helped many MacBook Pro users fix their camera. You don't have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
Method 1: Restart your MacBook Pro
There may be temporary corruption issues on your MacBook Pro so you can't use the built-in camera. These issues can be fixed by a restart of your notebook. Try restarting your MacBook Pro and see if this fixes your camera. If it does, you've solved your problem. But if not, there are still some fixes for you to try…
Method 2: End all the processes that are using the camera
There may be some processes that are using your MacBook Pro camera and won't allow you to use it on other programs. You should close all the processes that are using the camera to see if this fixes the issue for you. To do so:
1) Click Launchpad.
Sometimes FaceTime HD camera not working on MacBook is because it's stuck on the internal camera and cannot select the display camera automatically; you can enable the camera manually.
- Open FaceTime on your Mac
- Go to Menu -> Video, select 'Facetime HD Camera (Display)'
4. Use The Activity Monitor App to Fix FaceTime Camera Not Working on Mac
Make it default browser. After trying the methods above, if the MacBook camera still not working on FaceTime, you may need to quit the process with the Activity Monitor App completely.
- Close any apps that need to use camera
- Open the Activity Monitor app through the /Applications/Utilities folder
- Click on the top left column where it will say 'Process Name' to put the list in alphabetical order
- Find VDC Assistant in the list and click on it. Click on the 'X' icon on the top left to close the process
Note: If the FaceTime app crashing, stuck on connecting or won't active on iPhone, try Free Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac to bring FaceTime back to life within seconds.
Now you got to know how to fix FaceTime camera not working on Mac clearly. If you still have more questions about FaceTime or other applications on MacBook, feel free to contact us.
Many MacBook Pro users have had a camera issue occurring on their notebook. The built-in camera on their MacBook Pro is not working properly. The camera is not functioning (even though the green indicator light may be on) when they're using programs such as FaceTime or Skype. And the program tells them there's no connected camera.
This is a frustrating issue. You can't use apps requiring your camera because of this issue. But don't worry. It can be fixed…
Fixes to try
These are the methods that have helped many MacBook Pro users fix their camera. You don't have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
Method 1: Restart your MacBook Pro
There may be temporary corruption issues on your MacBook Pro so you can't use the built-in camera. These issues can be fixed by a restart of your notebook. Try restarting your MacBook Pro and see if this fixes your camera. If it does, you've solved your problem. But if not, there are still some fixes for you to try…
Method 2: End all the processes that are using the camera
There may be some processes that are using your MacBook Pro camera and won't allow you to use it on other programs. You should close all the processes that are using the camera to see if this fixes the issue for you. To do so:
1) Click Launchpad.
2) Click Other.
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4) Type 'sudo killall vdcassistant' and press Enter on your keyboard.
5) Type your password (the password you use to log in to your MacBook Pro) and press Enter.
6) Wait until the system closes all the processes. Then check to see if you are able to use your camera.
Hopefully it does. But if not, there are three more fixes for you to try.
Method 3: Reset the SMC on your MacBook Pro
The SMC (System Management Controller) is handling some hardware functions, including those related to your camera, on Intel-based Mac computers. You will fix your camera by resetting the SMC if it is this component that causes your trouble. To reset the SMC: Tai chrome cho ubuntu.
1) Shut down your MacBook Pro.
2) Press the leftShift, Control, Option keys on your keyboard and the power button and then hold them for 10 seconds. After that release those keys.
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You've reset the SMC on your MacBook Pro. Turn on your MacBook Pro and check to see if this resolves your problem. If it does, great! But if it doesn't, you may need to…
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Method 4: Have your MacBook Pro serviced
There Is No Connected Camera
If none of the methods above fixes your camera issue, contact an Apple authorized service provider or an Apple retail store and have your MacBook Pro serviced. Please note that you may lose your data on your notebook when you are having it serviced. So make sure you back up your personal data before doing so.
