Disable the webcam on your Samsung laptop or notebook
Webcams are a great way to interact with family and friends over the web. But if you are concerned about your privacy, you might be a little worried about using one. Luckily, Windows 10 has a couple ways to protect your privacy by restricting your webcam when you are not using it.
Note: Information provided applies to laptops and notebooks sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for devices sold in other countries.
Note: The privacy settings are available on versions of Windows 10 newer than version 1809.
Your laptop or notebook's camera settings will let you block unknown apps, organizations, or malware from using the camera or microphone. Whenever your camera or microphone are used, you should be in charge.
Select Start, and then select Settings. Select Privacy, and then select Camera in the menu.
From here, you can allow access to the camera and choose which apps can access it.
Note: If your webcam is not working, read our guide for additional troubleshooting.
If you think your laptop or notebook may have been hacked, you can use the block recording feature to prevent someone else from using the camera and microphone. You can turn this feature on and off whenever you need to.
Select Start, and then select Samsung Security. Select Block Recording, and then select the switch to turn it on.
You can also turn it on using a shortcut key combination. Just press the Fn key, and then press the F11 key.
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