Can a Mac camera be turned on even the green light indicator is burned or damaged?

correlly99 wrote:

Hi,

Can a Mac camera be turned on even the green light indicator is burned or damaged?

The camera light is part of the iSight module, the light can be broken yes, and you can still have camera access if it is still recognized in System Information. As well as malware/spyware that bypass the light and still access the video or microphone.

see—

>(Option key) System Information> Hardware >Camera

to add—

If in doubt about your camera on/off I recommend you can install a light weight utility—

https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html

That Green indicator (Camera in use) is a software light. It is not a hardware lamp/light that can be burned out or damaged. The only way you would not see the indicator is if there are specific pixels on your screen that are not functional in the exact same spot where the indicator should be. If this happens then you would know it because that portion of the screen will not be lit at all times.

Axel F.

Hello Leroy,

Yes, you are correct. My response to OP is not correct. I had the iPhone and Mac confused. I am glad that you responded and set the record straight. Thanks.

Axel F.