If you attend video calls using Google Chrome, the browser needs access to your webcam and microphone. However, it is recommended to keep this access turned off for all other websites.
This article explains how to stop websites from accessing webcams and microphones using Google Chrome.
Disable Camera Access for All Websites
To disable camera access for websites:
- Click the three-dots settings menu.
- Choose Settings.
- From the left pane, select Privacy and Security.
- Select Site Settings.
- Under Permissions, select Camera.
- Under Default behavior, select Don’t allow sites to use your camera.
Next, let’s take a look at how to disable microphone access.
Disable Microphone Access on Chrome
To disable microphone access:
- Click the three-dots settings menu.
- Choose Settings.
- From the left pane, select Privacy and Security.
- Select Site Settings.
- Under Permissions, select Microphone.
- Under Default behavior, select Don’t allow sites to use your microphone.
You can always add exceptions so that a particular website can access your computer’s microphone or camera.
I hope you found this little tutorial useful. As usual, ask your questions in the comments section below.
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