User level: Level 1 (4 points)on my Macbook Air m5, camera light is continuously on even if no camera app is running on my system. I tried closing all apps, shutting down the system, starting it in safe mode tried everything but green light is not going off anyway.
Posted on Oct 8, 2026 10:10 AM
User level: Level 10 (123,805 points)Oct 8, 2026 2:09 PM in response to ashwini29
If the green camera indicator remains illuminated after you have closed all apps, restarted the Mac, tested in Safe Mode, and fully shut down the Mac, that is not expected behaviour.
Apple states that the green indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. Apple — About the camera indicator light on Mac
The key check is whether the light remains on when the Mac is completely shut down, not merely asleep, locked, or at the login screen.
Choose Apple menu >> Shut Down and wait until the display is completely off.
If the camera indicator remains illuminated after the Mac has fully shut down, I recommend contacting Apple Support or arranging service.
If the indicator turns off during a complete shutdown but comes back on when macOS starts, check System Settings >> Privacy & Security >> Camera and Control Centere to see whether macOS identifies an application using the camera. Apple — Control access to the camera on Mac
Because you have already tested Safe Mode, you can also run Apple Diagnostics.
On an Apple-silicon Mac, shut down ( Do Not use Restart )the Mac, then press and hold the power button until Options appears.
Release the button, then press and hold Command-D.
Apple Diagnostics will check the Mac's internal hardware and provide a reference code if it detects a problem. Apple — Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac
If Apple Diagnostics reports a problem, provide the reference code to Apple Support or the service provider.
If it reports no problem and the camera indicator continues to behave abnormally, Apple Support can advise on the next step. Apple — If the built-in camera isn’t working on your Mac
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User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)Oct 8, 2026 7:46 PM in response to ashwini29
“Macbook Air M5 camera light malfunction
on my Macbook Air m5, camera light is continuously on even if no camera app is running on my system. I tried closing all apps, shutting down the system, starting it in safe mode tried everything but green light is not going off anyway.”
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Disable the Camera with a Profile:
To disable access to camera in Golden Gate is the same process as doing so in Tahoe. See my User Tip: How to Use a Profile to Disable the iSight Camera in macOS 26 Tahoe - Apple Community
Save the Profile for Access:
Save the profile to your Documents folder. Remove it when you have a need to use it. Add it back, when you have no need to use it:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372624