Camera Is Blocked Google Meet ((new)) Jun 2026
After making changes, fully quit your browser and restart it before rejoining the meeting.
Even if the browser has permission, your operating system might be blocking it.
Zoom, Slack, FaceTime, OBS, or system camera apps can lock the camera. Close them and retry.
Go to chrome://settings/content/camera and ensure "Sites can ask to use your camera" is selected. 2. Check System Privacy Settings
When joining a Google Meet call, you may see a “Camera is blocked” error. This prevents video from being transmitted, even if the camera hardware is working properly. The issue is typically caused by browser or operating system privacy settings.
After making changes, fully quit your browser and restart it before rejoining the meeting.
Even if the browser has permission, your operating system might be blocking it.
Zoom, Slack, FaceTime, OBS, or system camera apps can lock the camera. Close them and retry.
Go to chrome://settings/content/camera and ensure "Sites can ask to use your camera" is selected. 2. Check System Privacy Settings
When joining a Google Meet call, you may see a “Camera is blocked” error. This prevents video from being transmitted, even if the camera hardware is working properly. The issue is typically caused by browser or operating system privacy settings.