Camera Troubleshooting


If you receive an error for the camera section in test.mashme.io please check the following:


Step 1:  Check your system settings

Make sure your camera is configured correctly in your computer:


         -Windows

         -Mac


If the device you want to use is correctly configured go to Step 2.


Step 2: Check that you have closed all other programs that may be using your camera, these could include:                   

         -Skype or Skype for Business

         -Facetime
         -Another browser tab or window                                          


If after completing these steps the test results are not satisfactory, there might be a problem with the permissions in Chrome/Firefox


Step 3: Check the  browser permissions


            Using Google Chrome:

                            -Open Chrome.

                            -Go to test.mashme.io and mashme.io site

                                        -When prompted, choose Allow 

                            -To change a microphone permissions

                                        -Open Chrome .

                                        -At the top right, click More More and then Settings.

                                        -At the bottom, click Advanced.

                                        -Under "Privacy and security," click Content settings.

                                        -Click Camera .

                                        -Turn Ask before accessing on


                            More information available in Chrome KB


                            Google Chrome use your camera & microphone


         Using Mozilla Firefox: 

                        -Click on the site identity icon (the lock symbol) 

                        in the address bar.

                        -Choose Allow on  the  menu next to Use the Camera 

                        -Click anywhere on the web page to close the menu, 

                        then click the Retry button.


                       

    Step 5 Make sure the camera in not covered.


    Step 6 If after all these steps, the camera is not working please 

                contact your hardware manufacturer and/or use a different 

               video capture device device

                                                                        

If your computer has multiple webcams (such as the Microsoft Surface Hub) please follow these steps.

                       
  1. Click on the webcam icon in top right corner of browser address bar.                            
  2. See which camera is being used. Click on Manage button.                            
  3.  Select the Front Camera (on Surface Pro, or the correct camera on others)
  4. Return to virtual room and refresh page (F5 or Ctrl-R)