Google Meet needs explicit permission to use your hardware. Even if you’ve allowed it before, a recent update might have reset these settings. Camera not working - Google Meet Community
Based on the user query “camera won’t work on Google Meet,” the most relevant feature to provide is a that helps the user identify and resolve the camera issue.
It is incredibly frustrating when your camera won't work on Google Meet right before a big call. Whether you see a black screen, a "Camera Failed" message, or a crossed-out icon, most issues are caused by simple permission settings or hardware switches.
If the troubleshooting steps don't work, there are a few solutions that can be tried. One solution is to use an external camera, which can be plugged into the device and used with Google Meet. Another solution is to use a different browser or device to see if the issue is specific to one browser or device. Users can also try contacting their IT department or Google support for further assistance.
If you need a to give the user immediately (without building a feature), I can provide that instead. Just let me know.
(within Google Meet)