Integrated webcam Flickers on Dell Laptops for Brightness Changes
Resumen: The following article describes an issue affecting Dell laptops where the integrated webcam flickers in low-light environments or where the brightness suddenly changes.
Síntomas
Integrated webcam must adjust to brightness changes
You may experience a flicker or take a few seconds to automatically adjust using the onboard laptop webcam. This can be seen when it is used in low light conditions or when the light levels in front of the camera suddenly change. This behavior can be observed on all Dell laptop series.
Causa
Resolución
The webcam is operating as expected in this situation. We can offer the following information about how to make some improvements.
Method One:
When the flickering is observed, you can increase the environmental light level above the minimum design spec of 150 lux. The following chart illustrates the comparative environmental lux levels:
Method Two:
Flickering may be improved by changing the flicker reduction option in the camera settings. Changing it to 50 Hz from the default setting of 60 Hz.
Method Three:
Windows 11
If you identify the integrated cameras in Windows 11 settings first, it opens further setting options to you.
Windows 10
It is best practice to enable the cameras in Pro Mode in Windows 10 settings first. If that option is available to you, it opens further settings.
