CameraFlow Camera is missing
Open CameraFlow and read the verified camera status. Choose Install camera, approve it in System Settings if prompted, then reopen the video app.
CameraFlow support
Useful recovery,
without guesswork.
CameraFlow requires macOS 14 or later. Some video apps cache their camera list and must be fully reopened after installation.
Camera access was denied
In System Settings, open Privacy & Security → Camera and enable CameraFlow before starting a source relay again.
A colored pattern appears
That is the local standby output. It confirms the extension is producing frames while no source relay is active.
OBS is selected but black
Start Virtual Camera inside OBS before starting the relay in CameraFlow.
An old camera list remains
Fully close and reopen the consuming app. Some browsers require every window to be closed.
Removal needs a restart
Save your work and restart macOS. CameraFlow reports when removal will finish only after reboot.
Privacy-safe support
Email donncha@focalise.ie with the exact CameraFlow status text, macOS version, app build, and minimum reproduction steps. Never send camera frames, credentials, two-factor codes, provisioning profiles, API keys, or full unrelated system logs.