Allow Apps to use microphone / camera: No + in settings

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Allow Apps to use microphone / camera: No + in settings

Hello. I'm new to the community (using OS Monterey 12.4) and have the same problem described in this thread, though it doesn't seem to me that it's solved. One app (Skype) asked for access, this was allowed and it appears in the Privacy list but no other apps and no + sign. When trying to use WhatsApp it cannot detect a microphone, though this is installed and working. The Apple recommended answer doesn't seem to address the missing + sign question.

Mac mini, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 03:07 AM

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Luis Sequeira1

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Jul 3, 2022 03:36 AM in response to isityouorus

There is no + in there. The application is supposed to request access and the user should then grant it.

You should have a dialog to the effect that "(app name) is requesting access to your microphone" and with buttons to Allow or Deny. Didn't you see that dialog?

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