Camera Test — Check Your Webcam
Check your webcam before a video call, or make sure both cameras on a second-hand phone work. The video plays only on this page, and the camera turns off when you press Turn off or switch to another test.
Camera
Turn the front and back camera on and see whether a picture appears. The video never leaves your device.
Pick a check and run it right here.
For things like the screen, touch, sound and camera, look for yourself and press "Works" to record a pass.
Press Turn on microphone and your browser will ask for permission. Sound stays on this device and is never sent anywhere.
The recording isn't saved and is deleted when you leave this test.
About this tool
How to use it
- 1 Press Front camera or Back camera.
- 2 Allow camera access when the browser asks, and check that a picture appears.
- 3 Press Turn off when you're done, then record Works or Doesn't work.
Good to know
- Battery health, internal components and water resistance are out of reach
- Anything the browser cannot access cannot be tested
Frequently asked questions
It says the camera can't be opened.
Camera permission for this site may be blocked in the browser or system settings, or another app such as a video-call app is using the camera.
What happens with Back camera on a laptop?
On a device with one camera, both buttons open the same camera.
Is the video recorded or sent anywhere?
No. It plays only on this page and is never saved or sent.
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