How to check which app is using the camera?

I see my green dot all the time without using the camera so i want to know wich app is using it and iam afraid that someone or some app are spying on me


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 11, 2023 8:32 PM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2023 9:41 AM

Hey there hazem175,


It's possible there's an app that has access to your camera. To check and disable it, use these steps:


1. Go to Settings  > Privacy & Security.
2. Tap a hardware feature, such as Camera, Bluetooth, Local Network, or Microphone.

The list shows the apps that requested access. You can turn access on or off for any app on the list.

Note: Whenever an app uses the camera (including when the camera and microphone are used together), a green indicator appears. 

For more details: Control access to hardware features on iPhone - Apple Support


Take care!


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Feb 14, 2023 9:41 AM in response to hazem175

Hey there hazem175,


It's possible there's an app that has access to your camera. To check and disable it, use these steps:


1. Go to Settings  > Privacy & Security.
2. Tap a hardware feature, such as Camera, Bluetooth, Local Network, or Microphone.

The list shows the apps that requested access. You can turn access on or off for any app on the list.

Note: Whenever an app uses the camera (including when the camera and microphone are used together), a green indicator appears. 

For more details: Control access to hardware features on iPhone - Apple Support


Take care!


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