Answers about choosing, using and caring for your camera cover.
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Choosing & compatibility
What is included in a set?
Each set contains four webcamSHIELD covers in your chosen finish. The Mix set contains 1× Glossy Black, 2× Black Matte and 1× Space Silver.
How do Matte, Glossy and Space Silver differ?
Black Matte has a matte surface. Glossy Black is visually closer to a glossy display surface; fingerprints may be more noticeable on it. Space Silver stands out more against dark display glass, making the edge easier to see when removing the cover. See the product page for the currently available finishes.
Will webcamSHIELD fit my laptop?
Before buying, check the shape and available space around your camera as well as your device manufacturer’s instructions. The contact surface must be smooth and flat. The camera indicator and nearby sensors must remain uncovered. This is not a blanket compatibility guarantee for every laptop or MacBook model.
Can I use webcamSHIELD on a smartphone or tablet?
We do not recommend webcamSHIELD for devices regularly slid into tight pockets, cases or sleeves. The cover may move or get lost.
Attaching & removing
Do I need adhesive?
No. The contact surface uses a microstructure and needs no additional adhesive. You can remove webcamSHIELD to use the camera or clean the display.
Do I need to remove webcamSHIELD before closing the laptop?
For a MacBook: yes. webcamSHIELD is 0.4 mm thick. Apple requires covers thicker than 0.1 mm to be removed before closing the computer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for other devices too. Apple’s guidance on camera covers.
How do I position the cover?
Place webcamSHIELD so that it covers the camera while leaving the status indicator and nearby sensors clear. Check its position with the laptop open. Remove the cover completely from the camera for a video call.
What should I consider when removing and storing it?
Remove webcamSHIELD carefully without folding it; strong bending, especially during removal, may permanently affect its surface. Keep the small parts away from children because they present a swallowing hazard.
Care & storage
What can I do if adhesion decreases?
Residue on the contact surface can reduce adhesion. Rinse that surface under running water and let it dry completely before reapplying the cover. Also follow the supplied instructions.
How do I clean the display and the area around the camera?
Remove webcamSHIELD before cleaning the display. Clean your device according to its manufacturer’s instructions and reapply the cover only to a clean, dry surface.
Where should I keep the cover during a video call?
Put it somewhere clean and dry where you can find it again. Keep the contact surface free of dust, and avoid trapping the cover while working or closing your device.
Can I reuse webcamSHIELD?
Yes. You can remove and reapply the cover. Keep the contact surface clean and follow the care instructions. Its service life depends on handling and care; no fixed lifespan is promised.