How to control webcam settings in Windows 11 system

With Windows 11, you can now manage camera settings through the Settings app.

If the brightness and contrast are not ideal when you video chats on your computer using Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, or another video service, you can change these and other parameters in the Windows 11 camera settings.

Available options, however, will depend on device capabilities.
For example, some cameras may provide a choice to use the High Dynamic Range (HDR) or Eye Contact feature, which allows the system to render your face as if you were looking directly into the camera, in addition to brightness, contrast, and rotation.

Furthermore, you can allow or deny access to the camera using the Privacy and security settings.

You can use this article to learn how to change camera settings on Windows 11.

How to configure webcam settings in Windows 11 system

Follow these procedures to control your computer’s camera settings:

1. Launch Settings.
2. Simply select Bluetooth and devices.
3. On the right side, select the Cameras page.
4. Select your computer’s webcam from the list of Connected Cameras by clicking on it.
5. To change the brightness of the camera, use the Brightness option.
6. To change the device’s contrast, use the Contrast option.
   You can optionally rotate the camera right 90 degrees, left 90 degrees, or 180 degrees using the video rotation preset.

The settings will be applied to the camera immediately when you complete the instructions.

Use the same procedures, except in step 5, select the Reset Settings option to return the settings to their original state.

How to disable the webcam in Windows 11 system

Follow these instructions to disable the camera on Windows 11.

1. Launch Settings.
2. Simply select Bluetooth and devices.
3. On the right side, select the Cameras page.
4. Select Disable from the menu.

The camera will deactivate when you’re done, but it will still be installed on your computer.

Use the same procedures to re-enable the device, but in step 3, click the Enable button next to the webcam.

Common problems and solutions for webcam in Windows 11 system

If the camera isn’t working, Windows 11 has a troubleshooter designed to automatically identify and fix further problems.

Follow these instructions to fix Windows 11 camera issues.

1. Launch Settings.
2. Simply select Bluetooth and devices.
3. On the right side, select the Cameras page.
4. To resolve the issue, click the Troubleshoot button.
5. Follow the on-screen wizard instructions to correct the camera.

The troubleshooter will ask you a few questions after you complete the procedures so that it can perform diagnostics and apply solutions based on repairs.

How to use webcam privacy settings in Windows 11 system

Use these procedures to decide whether users and applications can access the webcam.

1. Launch Settings.
2. Select Security and privacy.
3. On the right side, click on the Camera page.
4. To enable or disable user access to the webcam, turn the camera access switch on or off.
5. To allow or deny people access to your webcam, turn the Allow apps to access your camera setting on or off.
   For apps that you want to have limited access to the camera, turn off the switch.

The camera will be available to users and applications according to your settings after completing the procedures.

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