How can I disable the LED lights of a USB webcam?

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I would like to disable the LED Lights on my V4L usb webcam. I would like to know if there is a generic method/way to handle that.

Not necessarily. Maybe he is using the camera for surveillance of something legitimate, like his home, and doesn't want to tip off a burglar that there is a camera inside. — user70382, Nov 27, 2013 at 9:08
@Jakob The question is no reason to suspect someone to spy. If someone asks how dd works we do not suspect the person to delete my data. — Jonas Stein, Mar 9, 2022 at 16:03

atrichkov · Accepted Answer · 2021-09-07 23:19:38Z

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If you use linux you can use uvcdynctrl

In my case I use these commands

uvcdynctrl -i /usr/share/uvcdynctrl/data/046d/logitech.xml
uvcdynctrl -s 'LED1 Mode' 0

answered Sep 7, 2021 at 23:19

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Frantique · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-03 07:20:54Z

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Simply: you can't by software, but you can remove the LED if you have a little electrics skill.

Please note that spying your girlfriend/wife/etc. it is forbidden by law.

answered Sep 3, 2013 at 7:20

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