If basic permission changes do not work, deep-seated technical glitches could be causing the block. Update or Reinstall Camera Drivers (Windows)
Open Chrome again, go to Google Meet, and try to start the camera. 9. Update Browser and Drivers google meet camera is blocked
Windows has both device-level and app-level camera privacy controls. Here's how to check them: If basic permission changes do not work, deep-seated
Meet’s weakness is that it doesn’t tell you which layer is blocking — e.g., “Blocked by Windows privacy settings” vs “Blocked by another app”. Zoom and even Slack provide more precise error messages. go to Google Meet
Click the Apple menu and select (or System Preferences ). Click Privacy & Security > Camera .