Feb 5, 2018 - However, if you do not want to use the video calling feature, simply untick the Skype in the camera's privacy settings of your device. This will allow you to use your built-in FaceTime camera with Skype. Mac OS X Speciality level out of ten: 0. And one of those is a camera. Make sure you didn't accidentally click on the camera icon, which 'mutes' your camera and presents the video feature. Jul 31, 2014 6:32 PM Reply Helpful.
Update the Skype Program Updating the Skype program to the latest version for all callers may resolve compatibility problems with the webcam. If you or the person you are trying to call is using Skype version 2.8 or earlier and the other person is using version 6.2 or later, you will not be able to use video. Skype version 6.2 discontinues compatibility with version 2.8 and earlier.
While Skype may work with older versions, Skype lists using the latest version as a requirement for video calling. Additionally, updating Skype can also resolve rarely occurring issues with a bad or corrupted program installation.