macOS users can now hide privacy indicators (orange and green dots) on external graphics displays in macOS Sonoma 14.4 and later, ensuring a distraction-free presentation environment.

1. Start Up from macOS Recovery:

• On Apple silicon, hold the power button until startup options appear.
• On Intel-based Macs, hold Command (⌘) + R during startup.

2. Open Terminal

• Within macOS Recovery, Select Utilities > Terminal from the menu.

3. Enter Command:

• Type and press Enter:

system-override suppress-sw-camera-indication-on-external-displays=on

• Type in your admin password
• Press Enter
• Verify you see "Successfully Unlocked the APFS Volume"

4. Restart the Mac

• From the Menu bar, choose the Apple Logo and Select "Restart"

5. Adjust Privacy Settings

• Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security>Camera.
• Turn off Privacy Indicators for Microphone or Camera access.
• Type in your admin password

Should you need additional assistance with this, please visit Apple Support.