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5 Ways to Fix your Webcam When It’s Not Working on Streamlabs

In this article, we will show you how to fix the webcam for Streamlabs

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you are a professional who loves to use Streamlabs for content creation, and your webcam is not working, it can be frustrating.

Previously known as the Streamlabs OBS, theStreamlabs desktopis a free and open-source streaming software that allows you to stream Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook in a jiffy.

However, like any other tool, it’s prone to common issues and one of them is the webcam not showing up on the Streamlabs app.

But, if it’s an issue with theOBS Studio where the virtual camera is not showing up, we have some quick solutions for you in our detailed post here.

Why is my camera not working on Streamlabs?

Webcam not working on Streamlabs OBS is nothing new and it usually shows up due to the below reasons:

However, we have got you covered here with some quick workarounds below that can help you fix the issue in the blink of an eye.

But, before you proceed with the below fixes, make sure that you allow apps to access your camera, or trydisabling and enabling the cameraas explained in our detailed post here.

At the same time, check if the Webcam is not being used by any other apps apart from Streamlabs. This is one of the major reasons why it may fail to work.

This will not just help the Webcam to work again but will also fix the issue if the Streamlabs Webcam goes black.

How do I get my webcam to work on Streamlabs?

1. Update or re-install the camera driver

Once done, close the device manager and check if the webcam in Streamlabs is working now.

Outbyte Driver Updater

Now, open Streamlabs OBS and check if the webcam not working issue is resolved.

2. Make sure your device supports custom resolution settings

However, if you are using any other brand of webcam, or if you don’t know the correct settings of your webcam, you can refer to its manual, or visit the manufacturer’s webpage to get the details.

Incorrect settings may trigger the webcam issue in the Streamlabs OBS app.

3. Deactivate OBS scenes

Now, check if the webcam is back up and running for the Streamlabs OBS.

4. Change the webcam video format

You can now check if the web camera is working. Besides, this method is also applicable if the camera is lagging on Streamlabs.

5. Change the FPS settings

Close the window and the Webcam not working issue on your Streamlabs app should be fixed. This method also works if the Streamlabs camera zoom is not working.

Where are the camera settings on Streamlabs?

If you want to choose the best Streamlabs camera settings for an enhanced experience, here’s what you can do:

Alternatively, you can also remove any duplicate webcam sources or any other webcam sources from any other scenes.

It may also be possible that antivirus software on your PC may be blocking the webcam and hence, it’s not working on Streamlabs.

In such a case, you can either try and remove the block from the antivirus settings, or turn off the software temporarily.

If none of the above methods work, you can uninstall the Streamlabs OBS and reinstall it to check if it helps fix the issue.

But, if you are using theOBS app and it keeps crashing, you can follow our detailed guide on how to fix the issue on Windows 10 & 11.

If you have more queries on the Streamlabs OBS app, you can leave a message in the comments box below.

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Madhuparna Roy

A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.

It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.

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