My camera keeps blinking while in a Zoom meeting.

Question

My camera keeps flashing while in use. I try to reset it by unplugging and plugging back in but it still does the same thing.

Answer 1

Welcome Valerie Jones-Robinson,

I understand how frustrating it can be when your camera keeps blinking or flashing during Zoom meetings, even after unplugging and reconnecting it. 

Please let me know the answers to the two questions of Estrella721 above and whether the camera also flashes in the Windows Camera app. This will help determine whether the issue is related to Windows, the camera hardware, or Zoom itself. 

In mean time, please try the step below to troubleshoot the issue:  

Option 1: Test the camera outside of Zoom

• Open the Camera app in Windows 
• Check whether the image still flashes or blinks 

Option 2: Check for conflicting applications

• Close other apps that may use the camera, such as Teams, Discord, OBS, or browser tabs with camera access
• Restart Zoom and test again

Option 3: Update the camera driver

• Open Device Manager
• Expand Cameras
• Right-click the webcam and select Update driver
• Choose Search automatically for drivers

Option 4: Reinstall the camera device

• Open Device Manager
• Right-click the camera and select Uninstall device
• Restart the PC and allow Windows to reinstall the driver

Option 5: Check USB connections if using an external webcam 

• Connect the camera to a different USB port
• Avoid USB hubs or adapters temporarily
• Test with a different cable if applicable 

Option 6: Verify Zoom video settings

• Open Zoom Settings > Video
• Disable any video enhancement, HD, or hardware acceleration options that may be available
• Test again after making the changes

I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue.  

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Answer 2

Hi,

It seems like the issue may be with the camera device itself. Have you tried connecting it to a different USB port?

Does this issue only occur during Zoom meetings? In the Windows search bar, type Camera and open the Camera app to test it. Does the camera blink there as well?