If recording doesn’t start, it’s almost always a camera/mic permission issue. This guide fixes that quickly.
Grant Permissions from Extension #
- Open the extension popup.
- Click Enable Camera.
- Approve Chrome’s camera/microphone prompt.
- If a helper permission tab opens, complete the flow and click Finished.
Verify Chrome Site Permissions #
- Open Chrome settings for site permissions.
- Confirm Camera = Allow.
- Confirm Microphone = Allow.
- Make sure the correct devices are selected.
Common Errors and Fixes #
“Permission dismissed/denied” #
- Click Enable Camera again and accept prompt
- Remove blocked permission entries and retry
- Restart Chrome and test again
No camera preview #
- Close Zoom/Teams/Loom/other apps using camera
- Switch camera device in extension dropdown
- Reconnect webcam if external
No microphone input #
- Select the correct microphone in extension
- Check OS-level mic permissions for Chrome
- Test mic in another site (e.g., Google Meet) to confirm hardware
Clean Test Reset (Recommended) #
To test fresh permission prompts:
- Remove extension from Chrome
- Clear extension/site permissions
- Reinstall extension
- Re-run Enable Camera flow
