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How do I allow camera and microphone access in my browser?

How to give your browser and your computer access to your camera and microphone.

So you can be seen and heard in lessons, your browser needs access to your camera and microphone. The first time, it asks you. Then click Allow.


I blocked it by mistake

Step 1: In your browser's address bar, click the icon with the sliders or the lock to the left of the address.

Step 2: Set Camera and Microphone to Allow.

Step 3: Reload the page.

Tip for Chrome

Copy chrome://settings/content/camera or chrome://settings/content/microphone into Chrome's address bar. There you see which sites have access. app.sirius.video should be listed under Allowed to use your camera.


On a Mac

Your Mac also needs to allow your browser access.

Step 1: Open System Settings > Privacy & Security.

Step 2: Click Camera and turn on your browser.

Step 3: Repeat this under Microphone.

Step 4: Restart your browser.


On Windows

Step 1: Open Settings > Privacy & security.

Step 2: Under Camera and Microphone, turn on access for desktop apps and your browser.

Step 3: Restart your browser.

Close other programs

If another program is currently using your camera, for example Zoom or Teams, SIRIUS can't access it. Close it before your lesson.

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