Here you can test your camera, microphone, and speakers, and adjust any settings. However, you might have to turn on permissions for Skype to access your camera, microphone, and speakers.

You can (and should) test your webcam and microphone setup on Windows or macOS before connecting to a video call.

Plug the camera into another USB port on the computer to test the device. If the camera works when plugged in to another port, the former USB port is likely bad.

Many video services also allow you to preview yourself before joining any calls, but if you need a test run, just use your computer's camera mode. 1. Find your natural light source ...

Covering up your webcam lens prevents unwanted spying. But there’s another step you should take for full privacy.