Default webcam setting

[kyjaotkb]

Why doesn't mac OS let users select the default webcam? Why does it have to be app-by-app, with most apps (including all the popular browsers) simply not having a setting for the default webcam?

I have a MBP 14 which I mostly use in clamshell mode, a Logitech c920 on my external display, and the Camo app by reincubate. For some reason, Camo is always the default webcam in all apps except for Zoom and Facetime. Annoyingly, I don't much use Camo and I must use Teams and Google Meets (on Chrome or Edge) for work.

I can't even uninstall Camo as it's a work laptop and I don't have admin privileges.

Sometimes Mac OS is still very, very far behind Windows in areas that should be super easy. I am deeply frustrated!

 

[bogdanw]

Install another virtual camera, maybe it will take over Camo.
Some potentially useful links:
How to Use a Virtual Webcam on a Mac https://osxdaily.com/2022/07/24/use-virtual-webcam-mac-manycam/
webcamoid https://github.com/webcamoid/webcamoid
Use an external camera with Mac https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-an-external-camera-mchl034033f4/12.0/mac/12.0
At least Monterey didn’t break your camera
macOS Monterey broke my USB webcam https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-monterey-broke-my-usb-webcam.2320189/

 

[kyjaotkb]

Install another virtual camera, maybe it will take over Camo.
Some potentially useful links:
How to Use a Virtual Webcam on a Mac https://osxdaily.com/2022/07/24/use-virtual-webcam-mac-manycam/
webcamoid https://github.com/webcamoid/webcamoid
Use an external camera with Mac https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-an-external-camera-mchl034033f4/12.0/mac/12.0
At least Monterey didn’t break your camera
macOS Monterey broke my USB webcam https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-monterey-broke-my-usb-webcam.2320189/

Thank you for this. I was able to change the default webcam in Chrome using instructions in your first link. Much appreciated!