If your MacBook camera is not working, or you see the message “There is no connected camera”, don’t panic. This is a common issue, especially on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air devices after updates, sleep mode, or FaceTime/Zoom crashes.
Whether your MacBook webcam stopped working, camera isn’t detected, or you’re just seeing a black screen, there’s a fast and safe fix — using one Terminal command.
✅ Step 1: Open Terminal
- Press Command (⌘) + Space to open Spotlight Search
- Type Terminal and hit Return
✅ Step 2: Paste This Command
Copy the following line and paste it into Terminal, then press Return:
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This command restarts macOS’s camera service, which often gets stuck in the background or fails to initialize properly.
It’s a reliable method to fix:
- Camera not working on MacBook Pro
- MacBook Air webcam not connected
- Mac says there is no connected camera
- Camera on my Mac is not working
No app installs, no reboots — just a clean camera refresh.
🎉 That’s It — Camera Recovered!
✅ You’ve just restarted your camera driver and background process.
Now apps like FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, and Teams should recognize your camera immediately.
💡 Tip: If your Mac camera keeps disappearing, bookmark this solution — it works every time.
