I am trying to us an app that allows you to switch from the built-in cam to my webcam but there switch button does not always work. In iMac system setting I have to show this app using the built-in cam. Is there someway to disable the built-in cam and use my webcam only/?
iMac (M3, 2023)
Hey there!
While you can’t disable the built-in camera on your Mac, many apps let you choose a different one. This Apple Support article explains how: Choose an external camera on Mac - Apple Support.
If that doesn’t help, let us know which app you’re using so we can help further.
-Jack
Hey there!
While you can’t disable the built-in camera on your Mac, many apps let you choose a different one. This Apple Support article explains how: Choose an external camera on Mac - Apple Support.
If that doesn’t help, let us know which app you’re using so we can help further.
-Jack
Open Photobooth and in the menu bar under camera select the external camera. See if the setting will remain when using another app.
If the third-party app has a camera selector control that’s not working reliably, check with the third-party app support group.
Thanks for the reply. I have done that and it works fine for Facetime, PhotoBooth and QuickTime Player. The app I want to use it with is CamFrog. I have added this app to the System Settings >Privacy and Security>Camera as an app that I want it to access. The app has a window that opens with the iMac cam and a area to click on to change cameras. This worked great, when it was working. Now this window does not open, but the iMac cam does, which is fine but I would rather use the webcam as it is more flexible. If I disconnect the camera in the System Settings, then no camera appears.
It is an app problem but thought I might be able to work around it.
Any ideas?
I have been trying find contact info for them but can't seem to locate it. Will keep looking. Thanks for helping
It did not remain for this app. Will try and find a contact for the developer. Thanks for your help
I found an e-mail contact for Cam Frog. See what they can do. Thanks.
How can I use my webcam instead of the built-in cam on my iMac
