Built-in TrueVision camera won't focus properly

[Philippejj1]

The built-in webcam does not focus on my face. It only focuses on the background.

I have tested with Zoom and Skype.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the driver multiple times.

I have unsuccessfully looked in the OS for some kind of dashboard to control the webcam. (like Autofocus on/off).

Any  idea what I should do next?

Thanks!

[Raj1788]

@Philippejj1

Welcome to the HP Community

Could you please help me with the exact model name or the product number and the operating system of the computer?

Keep me posted.

Have a great day!

Cheers 🙂

[Philippejj1]

Hello Raj,

Model #: Y4P51AV (Spectre X360 13")

OS: Windows 10 Home -64bit Rev - Version 1903 (Latest)
Note: I had the focus problem with the previous version of Windows 10. I upgraded to the latest version hoping it would fix it, but it did not.

Webcam: HP TrueVision FHD RGB-IR

Webcam driver: Sun Plus IT, Rev 3.6.8.8, Date: 3/29/2018

Note: According to the HP Support Assistant, I am up to date on all drivers.

[Raj1788]

@Philippejj1

Try to uninstall the camera driver from the device manager.

1. Press Windows+X to open the menu, and choose Device Manager on it. 

2. In the device manager, expand the category "Imaging devices". 

3. Under this category, right-click on your camera driver and click on Uninstall. 

4. You may be required to confirm the uninstallation. Check the box next to "Delete the driver software for this device" and click OK button.

5. Restart the computer.

Keep me posted, how it goes!

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Have a great day!

Cheers:)

[Philippejj1]

Hello,

uninstalling and reinstalling rolled back the driver to rev 3.6.8.7 (10/27/2017), but did not fix the problem.

The books behind me, about 170cm/6ft from the webcam,  are in focus, but my face, 60cm/2ft from the webcam, is not.

And it does not matter if I move closer or further from the webcam: The auto-focus is off and stuck on 6ft.

[Jeet_singh · Accepted solution]

@Philippejj1,

I understand that you have webcam issues with your laptop.

Please try updating BIOS and check if that helps.

Update BIOS using this link.

Refer this article to troubleshoot webcam issues.

Let me know the outcome!

Cheers 🙂

[Philippejj1]

Hello Jeet,

I already had the latest BIOS (F49) but I reinstalled it anyway - and it started to work!

I consider the call closed.

Thanks!

[Jeet_singh]

@Philippejj1,

I'm glad you got this issue sorted out.

Do visit our HP Forums and drop us a message anytime you need help.

Thank you 😀