diff --git a/modules/videoio/src/cap_v4l.cpp b/modules/videoio/src/cap_v4l.cpp
index c36a619a56..0040e4574e 100644
--- a/modules/videoio/src/cap_v4l.cpp
+++ b/modules/videoio/src/cap_v4l.cpp
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ make & enjoy!
 #define DEFAULT_V4L_HEIGHT 480
 #define DEFAULT_V4L_FPS 30
 
-#define MAX_CAMERAS 8
+#define MAX_CAMERAS 16
 
 // default and maximum number of V4L buffers, not including last, 'special' buffer
 #define MAX_V4L_BUFFERS 10