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How to Disable Camera and Microphone Access in Edge Computer

By default, the web browser has permission to access the camera and microphone for the websites to use. However, the Edge browser allows disabling the permissions to these services using a simple toggle button. You can block all sites or customize to restrict a few sites to allow or block access permissions.

Each website needs specific permissions to execute the job they are meant to do. For instance, Google voice search needs permission for a microphone to listen to the voice command. Similarly, a website that compares photos and displays related items needs permission from the camera.

My mother is not very good at advancing technology. She faces numerous issues with her gadgets. She often needs help with them. The other day she was irritated by these websites asking for Microsoft Edge Camera permission. She got irritated and asked me for help. I taught her how to block them by using Microsoft edge camera settings.

It doesn’t mean that all websites need permission. Hence, unless you use these features on any particular website, blocking them is strongly recommended. Unless explicitly specified, there is no specific reason why any website would need such permissions for any services.

Microsoft Edge can block the permissions to the microphone and camera access for the website. It also allows customizing the permissions specific to websites.

Block Camera Permission

Some websites use the camera and microphone on Microsoft edge for no reason. It is always recommended to block such permissions when you do not trust the website.

Here are the steps to block the Microsoft edge camera permission:

  1. Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on the Computer.
  2. Click on the Menu horizontal 3dots icon for options.
  3. Select Settings from the list.
  4. Switch to the Cookies and Site Permissions from the sidebar menu.
  5. Scroll down and choose the Camera option within Site permissions.
  6. Toggle the button to Turn Off to block the camera access permission.
    Block Camera in Edge Computer

This will completely block the camera access to all the websites on the browser on any computer device.

Block Microphone Access

Some websites ask for your microphone access unnecessarily. They can steal private information from your device and put you at risk if permitted. It is always suggested to block the Microsoft edge microphone permission.

Here are the steps to block the microphone access permission within the Edge computer:

  1. Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on the Computer.
  2. Click on the More horizontal 3dots icon menu for options.
  3. Select Settings from the list.
  4. Switch to the Cookies and Site Permissions from the sidebar menu.
  5. Scroll down and choose the Microphone option within Site permissions.
  6. Toggle the button to Turn Off to block the microphone permissions.
    Microphone Access to Edge Browser on Computer

This will disable the microphone permission and not ask whether to allow or deny the microphone request for any website in the Edge browser.

Bottom Line: Edge Camera and Microphone Permission

Some websites can steal your privacy by accessing your camera and microphone unnecessarily. The Microsoft edge webcam and microphone access can be useless for some spam websites.

I could help my mother by using this feature, and she successfully blocked the microphone and camera access from unnecessary websites. She could use websites more conveniently and without any fear of data loss.

Similarly, we can also allow or block the camera and microphone in Edge Android. Just like the Edge computer, it’s suggested to keep these permissions turned off on mobile browsers and use them cautiously.

I hope this feature helps you and your loved ones protect their privacy by disabling microphones and camera permissions. Do share it with them if you feel it is functional.

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Kushal Azza

Kushal has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; however, his passion for technology and gadgets has made him a digital & tech geek. He has over a decade of experience solving tech problems and creating digital solutions. His favorite browser is Google Chrome. Follow him on Twitter.

4 thoughts on “How to Disable Camera and Microphone Access in Edge Computer”

  1. None of this works – there is no “Site Permissions” in the Security menu. As far as I can determine there is no way to block camera use in Edge.

    Looks like an uninstall is in its future – on my pc anyway!

  2. I’m so frustrated right now. My son’s teacher wants him working in Chrome but the mic isn’t working when he goes into his zoom meeting. The teacher can’t hear him, when I switch to Edge, she can hear him. Her answer is “come by the school and pick up one of the school’s Chromebooks.” We had a chromebook but it would crash our WiFi every time we turned it on, so we returned it. We have a HP laptop that is only 7 months old that’s the next step up from the Chromebooks. Should we get rid of Edge? It seems like it’s competing with Chrome and taking all the mic access with it.

    1. Hi Alyss, I don’t think the Edge will take over the Chrome for microphone access. You could check the Chrome browsers Microphone settings and make sure it’s Enabled instead of being disabled. You can choose the Input as a system Microphone or whatever is reflecting in the Edge Browser microphone settings.

      Also, please consider running the Sound Test within Windows OS for testing Microphone. I believe this should work since your Edge is working without issue. Check out this articles as well:How to Fix Google Chrome No Sound or Audio Output?

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