Applies to: Sophos Home for Windows and MacOS
Webcam protection (available on Windows and Mac) is a Sophos Home feature that alerts you of unwanted use of your webcam. This feature is enabled by default.
Mic protection (available on Mac only) is a Sophos Home feature that alerts you of unwanted use of your microphone. This feature is enabled by default.
This article demonstrates how to disable the webcam/microphone protection for instances when you do not want to receive alerts when your webcam is accessed by a trusted application.
Instructions
- Sign in to your Sophos Home Dashboard
- Click the computer where you need to disable the protection.
- Go to the Privacy tab.
4. Switch off the toggle under Webcam Protection or Mic Protection (Mac only) as desired.
Please note that Mic protection will not be present for Windows Computers.
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