Before apps use the camera or microphone on your iPad, they’re required to request your permission and explain why they’re asking. Apps also need your permission for other hardware features, like Bluetooth® connectivity, motion and fitness sensors, and devices on your local network.
A social networking app, for example, may ask to use your camera so that you can take and upload pictures. You can review which apps have asked and change their access whenever you like, and whenever an app uses the camera, a green indicator appears.
Review or change access to the camera, microphone, and other hardware features
- Open Settings and then tap Privacy & Security.
- Tap a hardware feature, such as Camera, Bluetooth, Local Network, or Microphone.
The list shows the apps that requested access. You can turn access on or off for any app on the list.
Note: Whenever an app uses the camera (including when the camera and microphone are used together), a green indicator appears. An orange indicator appears at the top of the screen whenever an app uses the microphone without the camera. Also, a message appears at the top of Control Center to inform you when an app has recently used either.
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