[Mac] How to install CamIn virtual camera

Installation Instructions

For macOS versions below 14, you can simply install the software as usual. For macOS 14 and 15, however, you'll need to grant special permissions during installation. Follow the steps below based on your macOS version.

macOS 14.0

1. Install and open the software. A system prompt saying "System Extension Blocked" will appear. Click on "Open System Settings" in this prompt.

   

Alternatively, you can go to Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security > Security to locate this setting.

1. In the System Settings window, click "Allow."

   

macOS 15.0

1. Install and open the software. A system prompt saying "CamIn wants to use a new camera extension" will appear. Click on "Open System Settings" in this prompt.

   

If you clicked "OK" initially, you can still access the settings by going to Apple menu > System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Camera Extensions.

1. In the settings window, toggle on CamIn.

   

Uninstallation Instructions

First, check your macOS version by clicking the Apple menu > About This Mac. Then, follow the steps below based on your macOS version.

For macOS Versions Below 14.0

1. Open the Terminal application.

2. Enter the following command and press Enter:

   sudo rm -rf /Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/classincam-mac-module.plugin

For macOS Versions 14.0 and Above

1. Restart your Mac in Recovery Mode and disable System Integrity Protection (SIP).

   • For Apple silicon Macs, hold down the power button until you see the Apple logo and a progress bar.

   • For Intel-based Macs, hold down CMD + R while restarting.

2. In Recovery Mode, go to Utilities > Terminal in the menu bar, and enter:

   csrutil disable

3. Close Terminal and restart your Mac.

4. After restarting, open Terminal and enter:

   systemextensionsctl developer on

5. Next, to see details of the virtual camera, enter:

   systemextensionsctl list

6. Finally, enter the following command to uninstall the extension:

   systemextensionsctl uninstall <teamid> <bundleid>

   Note: You’ll find <teamid> and <bundleid> in the output from step. Exclude the < > symbols when typing them in.

7. Once you see a success message, close Terminal and restart your Mac to complete the process.