M1 13” MacBook Pro Webcam Flickering

Hello, this problem is not solved yet. It's already outrageous that the biggest tech company is selling a 720p webcam on its flagship in 2020, when everyone is working from home. This flickering issue is like salt on the wound. Do they even listen? How hard is it to push a bug fix on priority. This is just disappointing.

Funny fact for me. On my MBP 13", the problem was solved "magically" (without any update or visible action) two days ago.

Is it possible by using iMovie, Photo Booth, or Zoom that it set a right value somewhere ?

Unfortunately, this morning, I made the 11.1 update, and the problem is back.

since my last reply on this thread, I updated to BigSur 11.1 .. and the flickering problem is still there. Sad to read that so many more users are facing an issue with this. Whereas I guess it could be easily solved via a software patch from Apple.

@Apple engineers : come on already and fix this **** issue !

I have the same issue, just got my MacBook Air M1 yesterday and I was FaceTiming my family, and it's blurry and very annoying, I don't think that would do for professional meetings! very annoyed and I will probably return.

if Apple could answer and confirm that this is something can be fixed with an update, that would be an option.

looks like it's a common issue with the new M1.

I'm doubting it would have any effect, but I've got a MacBook Pro M1 as well, updated to macOS 11.1. But I'm experiencing the same 'flickering' as described before and in https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/k6eoe9/my_m1_13_macbook_pro_wont_stop_flickering_i_know/

@SnickZ : Can we get an update on this issue? There are lots of people with this problem evidently and as of yet, there is no solution from Apple. Should we return our macbooks and wait until a fix is available?

To start with he told me it was 'by design', I pointed out that was a design flaw! The only way we can get them to change it is by building up enough of a case and enough people complain about it. He told me that no-one complains about it! He did decide to send a report to the engineers though. I also pointed out that in the UK you have to use LED light bulbs now, as you can't buy others, so they need to sort it!

It's the usual Apple response, "no one complains" it's not true, they just lie, unfortunately unless they have a million complaints and it gets plastered all over the internet, they'll just ignore it 😡 The problem is most internet reviewers are based in North America where this problem doesn't exist

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Hi guys!

I so frustrated with the webcam flickering issue. I have had more than 6 years a MacBook Pro (middles 2014) with Intel engine and this Mac never reported problems. For Xmas I received the new Apple Brand M1 (MacBook Pro) and I can't believe the webcam flickering. I did a FaceTime videocall with natural light and all went well but the same videocall with led lights in my bedroom is not possible, the image is continuously flickering.

Overall, when I change a device is in order to improve the features or the performance. Currently, this is the first time that I have bought an Apple product which it have problems. I bought the Apple M1 mainly for improve the quality and the experience during video calls with my university students. However, I realised that the old MacBook Pro was better than Apple M1. Also, I have a iPad Pro (2nd generation) and the FaceTime camera is really better than the Apple M1. Therefore, I agree with all of you, the flickering problem on the FaceTime camera is very real. So, apple developers or engineers hurry up and solve this issue. This have not sense!!!!

i mention the problem to customer care in Greece. I send them logfile and video. The call me back a day later telling me that "the problem is been investigated" but i can't return the pro m1 and take my money back because it's "software and not hardwaer issue"! I'ts my layer's turn now i think...

Hi zeGenius,

I have MacBook Air 13" M1, 2020 (8 GB memory) with the latest iOS version, Big Sur 11.1.

I properly applied all the OBS settings as per above, at least I hope :) since the flickering disappears in FT and Photo Booth when I start the virtual camera, BUT I can't make and receive calls, I have error message "Call failed".

Any suggestion?

I have this issue too, on Teams (and other apps using the camera). It's extremely irritating as I use the camera in my profession on a daily basis.

Hopefully there is a fix coming. I have made a bug report.

Hi zeGenius,

I literally followed the steps, with no success.

The OBS works fine with e.g Teams without any flickering, also shows perfect picture with FaceTime, but still can't make/receive any video call. If I close OBS FT video calls also works but with the flickering way.

I counting forums readings till Apple steps in and finally fixes this issue.

I have been having this same issue since I switched to the new M1 Macbook Pro in early December, never had this issue before on previous Macbook Pro's. Filled in the feedback form, which I'm sure goes nowhere, so anyone in Apple that reads this please take this serious - it is beyond ridiculous that this bug even exists, let alone goes unfixed for so long.

Yes. I have the same challenge. So also will millions of other consumers who are likely to only find out about this once its much too late. I have uploaded a video to Youtube that demonstrates the problem. (Search: "Beware - Flickering camera video on the new M1 Apple Macbook Pro")