Webcam Test

A Few Reasons Your Webcam is Not Working Well

• Keevi’s online webcam tester does not have permission to access your webcam. You could have missed the permission pop-up window or denied access by mistake. Try these to fix the problem:

• Click on the disabled multimedia icon at the end of your address bar.
• On the pop-up window that says the website cannot access your camera, select “Always Allow Keevi to Access Your Camera.”
• Click “Done” and refresh the webcam test page.

• Poor camera connection. If it’s a USB camera test, re-plug it and try reconnecting it firmly on the USB port. There should be a sound when you reconnect the webcam. You can also try inserting it into a different USB port. If it’s a wired camera, check that the wire is fully inserted in the connector on your PC or try reinserting it.
• Damaged cables. If you are using a wired webcam, a defect in the cable could cause the problem. You could try using a multimeter to check for any damage. Get it fixed or replaced. 
• Webcam is disabled in the operating system. Some operating systems require that you give the browser permission to access the camera. 

• If you are using a macOS to test your webcam, try going to “System Preferences.” Select Security and Privacy”. Choose “Camera” and check the box next to the browser you are using.
• If it's a webcam test Windows 10, go to Start and select “Settings.” Choose “Privacy” and select “Camera.” Under the section “Allow Access to the Camera on This Device,” click “Change” and set it to “On.” Scroll down, and under the “Allow Apps to Access Your Camera” section, enable it. 
• For a Windows 7 camera test, find “My Computer” or “This Computer” and right-click. Choose “Manage.” In the window that appears, click “Computer Management (Local)” on the left panel. Then choose “System Tools” and click “Device Manager.” Double click “Imaging Devices” and find the camera you’re testing. If there is a downward arrow on the icon next to the camera, it means the webcam is not active. Right-click on the camera and choose “Enable.” 

• You have a driver problem. Your camera driver could need an update. Try using these steps:

• If it’s a windows test webcam, update your driver by going to the control panel. Search for “Device Manager.” Then double click either “Cameras,” “Imaging Devices,” or “Sound, Video, and Game Controllers,” depending on the PC you have. Find your camera. Right-click the camera and choose “Properties.” Under the driver tab, select “Update Driver.”
• You could also right-click “My Computer” or “This Computer” in Windows 7. Click “Manage.” Click “Computer Management (Local)” on the left panel of the window that appears. Then tap “System Tools” and choose “Device Manager.” Double click “Imaging Devices” and find the camera you’re testing. Click “Update Driver Software.” A window will appear; click “Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.” 
• For a macOS cam test, click the Apple icon and select “About This Mac.” Tap “Software Update.” It will update any camera drivers available.
• If you are trying to test external webcam, search for the latest driver on the camera manufacturer’s website. For an inbuilt webcam test, go to the official website of your laptop’s manufacturer and find the latest webcam driver. Download and install the driver.

• Check Firewalls and Antivirus software. Some security software is strict with providing access permission to your hardware. Even after enabling browser permission in the operating system, the software could be blocking the camera. Try:

• Disabling the antivirus software temporarily and see if the webcam test is successful.
• If you are using a corporate network, ask your IT team if a firewall or network configuration is blocking Keevi’s online webcam tester.

• Webcam is in use with another application. If there is an application using your camera, such as Skype, Zoom, or game apps, try closing it first. The open app could be the reason the webcam test website cannot test your camera successfully.
• Your webcam is off. Some cameras come with an on and off switch. Make sure that yours is set to “ON.” You could also check that none of your laptop’s hotkeys have disabled your webcam. An external webcam could also have a lid or slider; check that it’s open.
• You have a broken webcam. If you’ve tried all remedies and your camera still fails the webcamtest, check if it's broken. You can try installing it on a different PC and try the online web cam test again. If it still fails, replace it or contact your camera manufacturer for support.
• You have a network problem. Check your network connection and refresh the webcam test website. 

Tips to a Successful Webcam Test

• Clean your Webcam lens. It will prevent the video output from being blurry.
• Have good lighting. It will help you make better judgments about the quality of the webcam video output.

Once you complete the webcam video test, check the webcam across all applications to confirm its performance.

Why You Need to Test Your Webcam?

Research has shown that user demand for video communications has been on the increase. In 2020, data shows that video conferencing had a 535% rise in daily traffic.

The video conferencing market could achieve a 12.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) until 2023. Other data shows that between 2020 and 2026, there will be an over 19% CAGR.

With this expected boom in video conferencing, video calls will be the most common communication method with your leads.

In addition, video calls make your communications more successful. 

A video call puts you at a better chance of gauging the reaction from your recipient. This is because 93% of communication is non-verbal. You get to see if your listener is understanding and taking your message positively.

Use videos in your content to increase engagement. About 78% of people watch videos online every week, with 55% watching every day. You can create product demos, tutorials, company culture videos, and a lot more.

The first step to great video communications and video content is testing your webcam to ensure quality output at all times. 

Here are a few other tips:

• Eye contact is essential. You want to look at the webcam as if you are talking to your listener in person. Smile.
• Check your room lighting. Most webcams aren’t great at recording in low-light environments. Good lighting gets you a great video.
• Don’t forget to clean up your background. You don’t want decorations or any other distracting items to steal your audience’s attention. 
• Test webcam and microphone. Audio output is as important as visuals. 

Why Use Keevi?

• A convenient online cam test. You can test a webcam right from your browser. 
• It is a beginner-friendly webcam testing tool. You can test camera online with a few easy clicks.
• Keevi provides a free webcam test. It is a cost-effective way to check if webcam is working.
• You can be sure of the safety and security of our camera tester. We don’t save any images and video recordings coming from your camera.
• Our online video camera tester lets you adjust the brightness level or the contrast of the video. This helps you determine the level of light that would be ideal for your video.  
• It's a fast and efficient webcam video test.

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