How to Turn Off Webcam in Windows 11
6In this video I'll show you how to turn off your webcam in Windows 11.
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Introduction: 0:00
Steps to Turn Off Webcam in Windows 11: 0:32
Conclusion: 1:42
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Video Transcript:
In our connected world you can never be too careful. One way hackers can invade your privacy is by tapping into your webcam to spy on you. Whether you don't like the idea of someone spying on you through your webcam, or you don't use your webcam and just want to remove the risk, Microsoft makes it easy to disable your webcam in Windows 11.
Now let's walk through the steps to turn off your webcam in Windows 11.
Step 1. Navigate to your Windows 11 home screen, and then press the "Windows" and "I" keys at the same time. The Windows Settings screen opens.
Step 2. Click "Bluetooth and Devices" in the menu on the left side of the screen. Bluetooth and devices options are shown on the right side of the screen.
Step 3. Click "Cameras" in the list of options. The Cameras screen is displayed where you'll see a list of cameras connected to your computer in the Connected Cameras section.
Step 4. Click the name of the camera associated with your webcam. Most people will need to simply click "Integrated Webcam." A screen with information associated with that camera is shown.
Step 5. Toward the top of this screen where the preview of your camera is displayed, click "Disable." A window pops up asking if you're sure you want to disable this device.
Step 6. Click "Yes." Going forward your computer's webcam will be disabled.