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Camera And Microphone Not Appearing Under Security & Privacy

How To Fix

Privacy is a major concern, especially when it comes to computers. Apple is known to take privacy seriously and has included a feature in macOS that allows users to control which apps can access the camera and microphone. However, some users have reported that the camera and microphone options are not appearing under Security & Privacy settings. If you are facing the same issue, then read on to know how you can resolve it.

Check for macOS Update

Check For Macos Update

The first thing you should do is check if there are any updates available for macOS. Sometimes, bugs and issues are fixed in the latest version of the software, and updating to the latest version can fix the issue. To check for updates, follow these steps:

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  1. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
  2. Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Software Update."
  4. If there is an update available, click on "Update Now."

Reset SMC and PRAM/NVRAM

Reset Smc And Pram/Nvram

If updating macOS did not fix the issue, then you can try resetting the SMC and PRAM/NVRAM. SMC stands for System Management Controller, and it controls the hardware on the system. PRAM/NVRAM stores some settings, such as the speaker volume and time zone. Resetting these can sometimes fix the issue. To reset SMC and PRAM/NVRAM, follow these steps:

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Reset SMC

  1. Shut down the Mac.
  2. Press and hold the "Shift + Control + Option" keys and the power button at the same time.
  3. Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
  4. Press the power button to turn on the Mac.

Reset PRAM/NVRAM

  1. Shut down the Mac.
  2. Press the power button to turn on the Mac.
  3. As soon as you hear the startup sound, press and hold the "Command + Option + P + R" keys.
  4. Keep holding the keys until the Mac restarts and you hear the startup sound again.

Reset the Camera and Microphone Permissions

Reset The Camera And Microphone Permissions

If resetting SMC and PRAM/NVRAM did not fix the issue, then you can try resetting the camera and microphone permissions. To do this, follow these steps:

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  1. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
  2. Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Security & Privacy."
  4. Click on the lock icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  5. Enter your administrator password.
  6. Click on the "Camera" or "Microphone" tab.
  7. Uncheck all the apps that you want to revoke access to the camera or microphone.
  8. Restart the Mac.
  9. Go back to the "Security & Privacy" settings and check the apps that you want to grant access to the camera or microphone.

Conclusion

Conclusion

If you are facing the issue of the camera and microphone not appearing under Security & Privacy settings, then there are a few things you can try to fix it. Updating macOS, resetting SMC and PRAM/NVRAM, and resetting the camera and microphone permissions can help fix the issue. If none of these methods work, then you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.

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