Why is Google Meet not Working on my Mac?

Does Google Meets Work on Mac?

Meet supports the current version and the 2 previous major releases of these operating systems : Apple macOS. Microsoft Windows. Chrome OS.

Why Doesn't Google Meets Work on my Mac?

If Google Meet is not working on Mac, check your privacy settings and remove your USBC to Ethernet dongle. Additionally, if youre using Chrome, disable hardware acceleration and clear the cache.

Why does my Google Meets not Work?

The Cause of Google Meet Not Working
Software issues, hardware issues, and Internet issues. Hardware issues, which are most common on PC and Mac, are related to a problem with your webcam and/or microphone. Internet issues are caused by spotty Internet connectivity or a problem with Google Meets online services.

Why does Google Meet Crash on Mac?

These problems include Google Meet crashing or not detecting their camera, which often causes the entire computer to freeze. The best fix for this issue is to disable Hardware Acceleration on Google Chrome by going to Preferences > Advanced > System and turn off “Use hardware acceleration when available.”

Google Meet Device Settings

When you first go to Google Meet MacOS will prompt you to allow access to your camera and microphone. If the microphone and webcam are showing as blocked you will need to change “Settings for This Website…” In the new dropdown menu that appears below the address bar select Allow for camera and microphone.

How do I Unblock my Camera on Google Meet?

Access to my microphone or camera was denied
You will be asked to allow access the first time you join a Meet video call . You can change the setting to allow Meet to use your camera and microphone, click on the camera icon in the address bar and select the Always allow option.

Why my Camera is Blocked in Google Meet?

Cause of Google Meet Camera Not Working
Other apps may be accessing the camera and blocking Google Meet. You have multiple cameras, and the wrong one is activated. Your camera isnt enabled. Youre using an outdated version of Google Meet.

How do I Enable Google Camera on my Mac?

First, click the apple icon on top left corner > Select System Preferences ... from the menu. Then click Security & Privacy. Click Privacy tab. Click Camera in the lefthand column, then tick the box next to Google Chrome.

How do I Enable my Camera on Google Meet?

On your computer, open meet.google.com.
Join a video call.
Before you join or during the call, click More Settings .
On the left, click Video. Camera.
Select a setting.
At the top right, click Close .