MacBook Air camera is not working as it appears to be black on opening Photo Booth

Can you please help me fix my camera with my new bought MacBook air M1 . It appears black as i open my photobooth camera and to all other platforms as i try to use the camera.



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Original Title: M1 macbook air camera not working ( it appears black as i open the booth cam)

Posted on Jun 21, 2025 10:07 PM

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Jun 21, 2025 11:09 PM in response to MIM0218

"MacBook Air camera is not working as it appears to be black on opening Photo Booth: Can you please help me fix my camera with my new bought MacBook air M1 . It appears black as i open my photobooth camera and to all other platforms as i try to use the camera."

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Troubleshooting a Black iSight Camera:

A. First, Go Here: If the Built-in Camera isn’t Working on your Mac - Apple Support


B. Uncover the Camera:

Is there anything covering the camera? If so, remove it.

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MacBook Air camera is not working as it appears to be black on opening Photo Booth

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