I have several apps (Skype, Chrome) on my Mac which aren't appearing in the Security panel on the Privacy tab on System Preferences. How can I fix this?
Specs
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
macOS Catalina
Processor
1.6 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5
Memory
8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 6000 1536 MB
iMac 21.5", macOS 10.15
Because I had SIP disabled on my computer apps were not appearing in System Preferences > Security > Privacy. I simply had to re-enable SIP on my Mac and apps like Skype began asking me to grant them permissions and appearing in System Preferences > Security > Privacy.
Thank you all for your help!
Because I had SIP disabled on my computer apps were not appearing in System Preferences > Security > Privacy. I simply had to re-enable SIP on my Mac and apps like Skype began asking me to grant them permissions and appearing in System Preferences > Security > Privacy.
Thank you all for your help!
If it's not on that list and you believe it should be, I can think of two main reasons why this is the case.
One is that the app hasn't yet requested permission for microphone access yet and you may have to setup your microphone in that program.
The second is that you don't have permission to setup the program properly. Try logging in with an admin user account if you think you may not have permission.
Alright, so Skype it has requested it but the input does not register it in the app. Have you verified your input devices on your iMac?
To do this, click >System Preferences...>Sound>Input.
There, you can check if A) The built-in microphone is enabled and B) The microphone is receiving input. If it's not receiving anything and the mic is enabled, you'd likely need to take it to your local Apple Store, but I don't think that this is what's causing your issue.
My first suggestion is to uninstall and reinstall Skype. You can uninstall easily by going to Finder>Applications, dragging Skype to Trash, and emptying it.
However, you mentioned that Skype isn't the only program you're having issues with.
A good place to start in my opinion is resetting your NVRAM. This will not affect your personal data, and might solve some of the problems with your microphone.
If that doesn't work (Which is very much possible) try reinstalling macOS. This will also not affect your personal data and has a good chance at resolving the current problems you're experiencing.
Actually, Skype did ask me to go to System Preferences, however Skype isn't there in Security, Privacy so i'm unable to give it permissions. Yes my microphone is available, I have reinstalled Skype several times, and I've even downloaded the Skype Preview version.
Is the microphone input registering on Skype? I believe Skype has a microphone test function if you can't call someone.
No, microphone input is not registering on Skype but it is on System Preferences. I have also tried to use Echo (Skype's microphone testing service) and it did not work either.
Skype should have already asked, but hasn't and I'm using an admin account. I have only 1 account on my Mac.
Apps Not Appearing In Security, Privacy in System Preferences
