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how to disable camera on MacBook pro big sur M1 / isight disable doesn't work

Dear community team


i wonder if you could help me with issue

I need to disable my camera using script or terminal to become "unable" on my laptop.


I highly appreciate any ideas.


Cheers,

Zach

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Aug 13, 2021 9:09 AM

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Aug 14, 2021 10:37 AM in response to Zachariy1

Hi Zachariy1, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are looking to disable your device's camera using script or terminal.


We do not recommend that you disable your device's camera using script or terminal, if it is possible.

The article below may help if you are looking to control access to your camera.

Control access to your camera on Mac

Take care!

how to disable camera on MacBook pro big sur M1 / isight disable doesn't work

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