Windows 10: Integrated Webcam turns off when it's too dark.

Discus and support Integrated Webcam turns off when it's too dark. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently got a new windows 11 laptop with a coverable webcam, I usually have overnight sleepover calls with friends, although the webcam seems to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Allie_FQ, Sep 11, 2022.

  1. ALLIE_FQ
    Allie_FQ Win User

    Integrated Webcam turns off when it's too dark.


    I recently got a new windows 11 laptop with a coverable webcam, I usually have overnight sleepover calls with friends, although the webcam seems to stop working when it gets quite dark. It shows the icon signifying that the webcam is covered when it just got a bit darker, but overall I'm still able to see myself when the camera glitches out It happens when it finally detects the minimum amount of light needed and automatically turns the webcam back on. So far I haven't been able to find similar forum answers, I have an external webcam as backup, but it's too dark in comparison to built-in la

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    Allie_FQ, Sep 11, 2022
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  2. FLEROVIUM
    Flerovium Win User

    Integrated webcam suddenly pixelated

    Hello,

    Recently I've been struggling using my integrated webcam on my Windows 10 laptop.

    When booting up the laptop, the camera works as normal. However, if the camera is active as I tilt the laptop screen forwards or backwards, it becomes disabled for a second with error message <ActiveCameraUnplugged>. When the camera turns on again, it's
    highly pixelated and will not return to normal until I reboot.

    Since this is fixed when rebooting, I suspect this is a software issue, but I haven't been able to fix it.

    Device information

    • Dell XPS 13 9370 laptop
    • Integrated webcam: Realtek DMFT - RGB

    I have already tried the following

    • Uninstall the integrated webcam driver (from device manager) and restart the machine
    • Ensuring Windows is updated
    • Ensuring Dell update is updated

    Any help is appreciated!
     
    Flerovium, Sep 11, 2022
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  3. YOUSAF465
    yousaf465 Win User
    Dell XPS 7590 integrated Webcam not working in windows.

    It is working now.


    Integrated Webcam turns off when it's too dark. [​IMG]

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    yousaf465, Sep 11, 2022
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  4. BOB119M
    Bob119M Win User

    Integrated Webcam turns off when it's too dark.

    My integrated webcam is not listed in Device Manager,

    My integrated webcam is not listed in Device Manager, is not operating onDell Inspiron R 53537. How do I reinstall Integrated Webcam?
     
    Bob119M, Sep 11, 2022
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