How do I turn on my camera and microphone on Messenger PC?

New 25 Nov 2018 #1
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Facebook messenger won't access camera or microphone

When I try to video chat with someone on Facebook, I get that message.
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An error occurred when tryin to get access to camera and/or microphone. Hardware access error. To make a call on Facebook, you need to turn on your camera and microphone on. It used to work fine. Now I have that error in all my browsers. And it's activated. Have verified privacy settings to allow both of them.
New 25 Nov 2018 #2

Update your system spec's with the proper model of your laptop. What web browser are you using, are you using any type of Ad-Block agents? Usually the no camera/no-mic is caused by firewall, adblock, disabled in bios, Device Manager or Service disabled.
New 29 Nov 2018 #3

Windows 10, Chrome, yes Ad-Block (but it's always been on). No fireawall. It was working fine, and then one day went to answer a call and it just wouldn't allow it.
New 29 Nov 2018 #4

bbuchler2018 said:
Windows 10, Chrome, yes Ad-Block (but it's always been on). No fireawall. It was working fine, and then one day went to answer a call and it just wouldn't allow it.
Something changed in Chrome to block Camera and Microphone for the Site Settings for Facebook.
New 30 Nov 2018 #5

You could check in Chrome. Three dots upper right, settings, three bars upper left, advance, Privacy and security, content.
With content there are settings for Mic and camera
New 30 Nov 2018 #6

I have checked the settings and it shows allowing Facebook access to the mic and camera. I have trashed that multiple times and it will re-allow it but no access still.
New 01 Dec 2018 #7

Do you have skype installed? Not that you should use Skype but rather let's determine if other apps can use camera and mic.
New 01 Dec 2018 #8

Ok, I do have skype and checked it. it wasn't finding the camera, so I did some setting fixes and now it finds it. However, facebook still isn't finding the camera.
New 02 Dec 2018 #9

Does Skype find MIC?
What kind of setting fixes, were they to windows?
if you click Start > Settings > System> Sound is your MIC listed as input device.

Sorry if I previously asked, what AV and or privacy apps are you using?
New 02 Dec 2018 #10

I fixed the settings in skype itself to get the video camera to work. The mic did work already. I am only using windows defender for AV, nothing else. And it's been on here the whole time. I've gone to windows settings and enabled everything for mic and video, that seemed to have also helped with Skype. Nothing has changed in Facebook.

Anthony

Facebook is a very popular social media platform that users use to communicate, update and chat with their friends and family. However, when you use Facebook, you receive an error saying that you cannot make the call or video call.

The opponent can’t hear your voice and vice versa. Possibly you’ve encountered access issues. Follow the instructions below to know how to allow Facebook to use Microphone!

Contents

1 Permissions
2 Advanced Microphone Permissions Troubleshooting
3 Windows Audio Settings
- 3.1 Exclusive Microphone Access
- 3.2 Privacy settings for microphones
4 Mac Audio Settings
5 Callbar Audio Settings
6 How to Turn on Microphone in Facebook Messenger Windows 10
7 Facebook Messenger cannot detect microphones.
8 FAQs
- 8.1 Why is my microphone not functioning on Facebook?
- 8.2 Can Facebook hear me?
- 8.3 How can I stop Facebook from spying on my life?
9 Conclusion

Permissions

Before you can accept or make a Call in Talkdesk, your browser must be able to access your microphones and speakers.

To ensure permissions are enabled properly in Google Chrome, please do the following:

To allow Talkdesk access to your microphone, click on the padlock icon beside the URL.

Headset: You must ensure that your headset is connected and that you can hear any other sounds on your computer.

Advanced Microphone Permissions Troubleshooting

If none of the above solves your problem:

Google Chrome should access the correct microphone (i.e., USB vs. Built-in mic). This is how you do it:

Open the Google Chrome Settings Page
Click Site Settings and type in the microphone into the box Search settings at the top of your screen.
Select the microphone device you wish to use from the dropdown list under the Microphones section. Google Chrome will now use the microphone that you have selected as default.

Windows Audio Settings

Exclusive Microphone Access

You should confirm that Windows OS does not grant you exclusive microphone access for another program like Skype.
Remove your headset from the computer.
Log out of Talkdesk and quit Skype.
Connect your headset to your windows computer.
Log in to Talkdesk windows.

Privacy settings for microphones

Check to see if applications have access to your microphone

Go to Start – Settings – Privacy – Microphone.
To enable microphone access to the device, click Change.
Switch the toggle to the right under Allow apps access to your microphone to allow applications to use it.

You can fix the problem by adjusting your computer settings.

Click on Control Panel in your File Explorer. Next, click Hardware and Sound, then click Sound.
Click on the Recording tab and select your microphone (i.e., Headset mic, Internal mic, etc.) Click Properties.
Click on the Advanced tab. To remove the checkmark, click on the box next to Allow applications to take exclusive control over this device. Click Apply.
The Control Panel allows you to access the sound settings windows. This setting’s location will vary depending on the version of Windows.

Mac Audio Settings

Check to ensure that your headsets work with Mac OS computers. Macs have a different microphone input technology than other operating systems. Even if your headset has a microphone built-in, the Mac might not recognize it and use the internal microphone.
Plugging your headset mic into the computer and going to System Preferences Sound – Input tab will help you determine if it is compatible with Mac OS X. Your computer should be able to pick up your headset’s microphone if it is labeled External Microphone.

Callbar Audio Settings

Also, ensure that your Callbar audio settings are set to allow you to access the microphone.

How to Turn on Microphone in Facebook Messenger Windows 10

Step 1: Open Settings, search and go to the Start menu on windows 10

Step 2: Navigate To Privacy > Microphone (in the left pane).

Step 3: Click on the Change button under Allow access to the microphone on this device. If it’s not already on, click on the Change button to activate Microphone Access for this Device.

Step 4: Next, make sure that the toggle option in Allow apps access to your microphone is on.

Step 5: Click on Choose which Microsoft Store applications can access your microphone and look for the Messenger app. Make sure that the toggle option is enabled. This will allow Messenger app access to your camera and microphone.

Once you have completed all the steps, you can send a message to Messenger Windows 10 or make a call on the Facebook app. You should now be able to send a voice message or make a call in Messenger app Windows 10.

Facebook Messenger cannot detect microphones.

The messenger may not be connecting to your microphone when you make a voice call, or it might keep showingAllow Messenger access to your microphone every time you attempt to record a message. This could be caused by a driver problem, faulty hardware, or an improperly connected mic.

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FAQs

Why is my microphone not functioning on Facebook?

Your microphone and camera must be turned on. Make sure your camera or microphone is not on turn-off. You must grant the program permission to access your microphone and camera. This can be checked on your computer or in the browser settings.

Can Facebook hear me?

Facebook has made it clear that it doesn’t use your camera or microphone to listen to your conversations or target ads. Recent articles suggest that we should listen to people’s conversations to show them relevant ads. This is false.

How can I stop Facebook from spying on my life?

These are some ways you can protect yourself.

Register loyalty cards again. Re-register loyalty cards
You can turn off location tracking. Turn off location tracking
You can opt out of personal ads. You can opt out of personalized ads.
Disable camera and microphone access.
Do not click on Protect.
Use a VPN to protect your identity. Install a trusted VPN.
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Conclusion

Quickly trying the above ways hope it helps you. Small problems shouldn’t stop you from communicating, video chat with family, friends, and colleagues.

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How do I allow camera and microphone access on Messenger PC?

Turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows 10.

Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone . ... .

Then, allow apps access to your microphone. ... .

Once you've allowed microphone access to your apps, you can change the settings for each app..

How do I turn on my camera video call on Messenger PC?

Open messenger.com in your browser. Then, click on the lock icon on the extreme left side of the address bar. Choose Allow next to Camera and Microphone.

Why I can't open my camera on Messenger PC?

Make sure that your camera and microphone are turned on. Close any open programs like video-calling that may already be using your camera or microphone. Make sure that your computer has selected any external camera, microphone or speakers that you're using. Make sure that your microphone isn't on mute.