[oskenso]

> The camera is engineered so that it can’t activate without the camera indicator light also turning on. This is how you can tell if your camera is on.

I'd assume this is done in firmware for the camera module?

[goldfishlover]

I still prefer a hardware solution or even a toggle, 1\2 the reason I like the cover is less for privacy and more to prevent joining meetings with the camera on when I'm not ready

removes the need to always be thinking about some random indicator being on or off

[ehavener]

I'm guessing the light is part of the camera's power circuit. I don't think this would work for photos, though.

[chrisjshull]

Do camera modules need power? Could the LED be wired in series to the camera module voltage in wire?

[valuearb]

Hard wired to Camera power supply, no firmware necessary.