Laptop Camera

Question

Can I take a vodeo with the laptop camera? I cannot find any setting

Answer 1

If you select video icon on Camera app, you can then start recording video, no additional configuration required.

Answer 2

Open the Camera app in Windows.

On the right, click the icon indicated below to switch from Camera to video recording.

Answer 3

Yes, videos can be recorded with a laptop camera in Windows 11 using the built-in Camera app.

To record a video:

1. Open the Windows Camera app:
   • Right-click Start and select Search.
   • In Type here to search, enter camera.
   • Under Best match, select the Camera app.
2. In the Camera app, switch from photo to video mode (use the video icon if needed).
3. Select the video Record button to start recording, and select it again to stop.

If the Camera app cannot access the camera:

1. Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera.
2. Under Allow access to the camera on this device, select Change and turn on Camera access for this device.
3. Make sure Allow apps to access your camera is turned on.
4. Under Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your camera, turn on access for the Camera app.
5. If using other apps (like browsers or Teams), ensure Allow desktop apps to access your camera is turned on.

To adjust video-related settings (quality, etc.) in the Camera app:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Select the Settings icon in the top left.
3. Under Video settings, set video quality and flicker reduction as desired.

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References:

• How to use the Windows Camera app
• Camera doesn't work in Windows
• Take photos and videos with Surface