When you open some of these apps, such as Facetime, the camera will come on automatically. This could be any of the apps mentioned above, including Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc. The first step to turning on your camera is to open whatever app you want to use your camera for. Keep reading to learn how to turn on your MacBook Pro camera. I use my MacBook Pro camera in Zoom, Slack, Google Meet, Teams, Skype, and Facetime, and I made this guide to show you how to use yours.
I’m Jon, a MacBook Pro expert, and owner of a 2019 16-inch model. When your Mac’s camera is in use, it shows a green LED. Depending on the application, you may have to enable the camera through a setting. To turn on your Macbook Pro camera, you must open an application or webpage that uses the camera. As an Amazon Associate, We earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.