You can also choose to restore the legacy video device support on your Mac to continue using your camera or video output device. If you can't select and use your camera or video output device because it uses older software, contact the device maker to learn whether an updated version of their software using camera extensions is available or planned.
However, some video device makers haven't yet updated - so their cameras or video output devices still rely on software that is no longer supported.
If your camera or video output device still uses older software, it won't appear as an option to select and use in apps after you update to macOS Sonoma 14.1.Īpple has been working with video device makers to update their support software to the modern camera extension replacement, which became available in macOS Monterey 12.3. This modern software provides more secure and privacy conscious experience, including support for the camera privacy indicator - a green dot icon that displays in the menu bar while your camera is in use. Starting in macOS Sonoma 14.1, only cameras and video output devices that use modern system extensions are supported on macOS. Starting in macOS Sonoma 14.1, cameras and video output devices that don't use modern system extensions won't be available to use unless you restore the legacy settings. If you can't use your camera or video output device after updating to macOS Sonoma 14.1
