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Riverside Camera or Microphone Not Detected

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Workaround available Chrome, Edge, Windows, macOS Updated November 14, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

Riverside lists no cameras or microphones when the browser or operating system blocks access. Reset the site permission in the browser, check OS privacy settings, close other apps using the devices, then rejoin.

Most likely fix: Reset the site permission

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Reset the site permission

    1. In Chrome click the icon left of the address bar, open Site settings for Riverside
    2. Reset or set Camera and Microphone to Allow
    3. Reload the page and rejoin the studio
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Check operating system privacy settings

    1. Windows: Settings > Privacy > Camera and Microphone, allow your browser
    2. macOS: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and Microphone, enable your browser, then restart it
    Did this fix it?

  3. 3. Close competing apps and extensions

    1. Quit Zoom, Teams, FaceTime and other apps using the devices
    2. Temporarily disable VPN, ad blocker, extensions and firewall
    Did this fix it?

  4. 4. Try another browser

    1. Use Edge if you are on Chrome, or Chrome if you are on Edge
    2. Do not clear cache if you have tracks still uploading
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

No cameras or microphones in the device menus, black video, or Riverside asks for access again and again.

Why it happens

  • Browser permission was denied or dismissed
  • Windows or macOS privacy settings block the browser
  • Another app (Zoom, Teams, FaceTime) is using the camera or mic
  • VPN, ad blocker or extension interfering

This guide also covers

  • riverside camera not working
  • riverside microphone not detected
  • riverside no cameras listed
  • riverside mic not working

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