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You must install a mobile app on your Android and the client software on your PC. Turn on developer mode and enable USB Debugging in Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging . The PC and phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for a wireless connection.

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This article will explain how to use your Android phone as a webcam on your computer.

While many laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1 computers come with a webcam built-in, it's not the case for desktop computers. It means either you must purchase a webcam separately, or you will need to use a comparable device to set up a makeshift video camera. One way is to use your smartphone and its built-in camera.

You can connect your Android phone to your computer, using either a wired or wireless connection, which then allows the computer to access your phone’s camera. You can also choose between your device's front or rear camera.

We're only covering Android phones in this article, but you can use an iPhone as a webcam , too.

Unfortunately, there is no way to set up a stable connection between your computer and your Android phone without using a third-party app.

The good news is you have several options when connecting your phone. While most apps utilize a wireless connection, requiring your phone and computer to be on the same Wi-Fi network, some will also allow you to connect by plugging in a USB cable.

You can connect your phone to your computer using a compatible USB cable, so you can access the camera feed. Using a USB cable also keeps powering flowing to the mobile device.

Before we begin, there are a few things to note:

The app we recommend using is DroidCam.

DroidCam includes free and paid versions. The free version allows low-quality video connections, but works just fine.

With everything set up, now you can connect your Android phone and use it as a wired USB webcam.

Here's how to access the phone's camera on your computer:

On your Android phone, ensure USB Debugging is turned on in Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging .

Open the DroidCam mobile app (on your phone). It will ask for permission to access your device camera and microphone. Tap Allow for both prompts.

Before connecting the computer and phone, tap the camera icon in the top right (of the app) and choose Front for the front camera. If you do not do this, you will see the rear camera when the connection is active.

Start the DroidCam client software on your computer, and then connect a compatible USB cable to your phone and PC. You will see a notification pop-up on your phone asking for permission to Allow USB Debugging. Tap Allow .

In the desktop application, click the USB icon to connect your phone with a USB cable. Also, make sure the boxes next to Video and Audio are ticked.

You should see the name of your device in the connection field. If you do not see it, you may have to hit the refresh button and then select it in the dropdown. When you're ready, click Start .

It may take a few seconds for the applications to sync, but you should see your camera feed on your computer once the connection is successful.

Once connected, your computer will continue displaying the camera feed from your phone, and you can select the camera in video apps. The display will eventually turn off on your phone to preserve power, but the camera feed will remain active.

You must always launch the DroidCam mobile app and software, and connect the feed, before starting any conferencing or video chat tools, like Zoom. Otherwise, the conferencing software will not recognize the external camera.

Using the same application(s), you can also connect your phone to your computer over your home Wi-Fi network. Granted, both your computer and your phone must be connected to the same network.

If you don't want to use a USB cable or wired connection, you can always sync the computer and phone wirelessly over Wi-Fi. Both devices must be connected to the same local network.

Here's how to show the phone's camera feed on your computer:

Whether you are connecting via USB (wired) or wirelessly, steps 1-3 are nearly identical. You may not have to repeat the process if you've done it already, such as when you're giving the app permission to access your camera and mic.

Always start the DroidCam mobile application first. Give the app permission to access your camera and microphone if requested. Tap Allow for both prompts. If you’ve already done this before you shouldn't have to do it again, and may skip this step.

Before setting up the Wi-Fi connection, tap the camera icon in the top right (of the app) and choose Front for the front camera. If you do not do this, you will see the rear camera when the connection is active.

Start the DroidCam desktop client. Leave the first option (a Wi-Fi icon) selected.

In the mobile app (on your phone), you will see IP and port information labeled as WiFi IP and DroidCam Port . Enter the information exactly as shown in the respective fields on the PC client. Make sure the Video and Audio fields are also checked. Then click Start when you’re ready to connect.

It may take a few seconds for the applications to sync, but you should see your camera feed on your computer once the connection is successful.

Once connected, your computer will continue displaying the camera feed from your phone and you can select the camera in video apps. The display will eventually turn off on your phone to preserve power, but the camera feed will remain active.

Be sure to prop your phone up on a stand so the video is stabilized! You might also consider installing some better lighting or using a selfie ring light .
On your Android device, download the CamON Live Streaming app , then launch the app, select the camera you want to use, and choose your feed quality. Using a browser or media source, import the feed into your broadcasting software, then follow your broadcasting software's prompts.
To use your iPhone as a webcam, you'll need to download the EpocCam app to your iPhone, then launch the app and allow it to access your mic and camera. On your Mac, download the EpocCam app from the Mac App Store, then launch the app. Make sure your Mac and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network; they'll connect automatically, and you'll see the live feed from your iPhone on your Mac.
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Tired of looking like a pixelated blob on your Zoom calls? Why use that pesky, tiny, low-quality webcam embedded in your laptop when you have a seriously great smartphone camera in your pocket? It has become really easy to use your smartphone as a webcam these days, and some options don’t even require you to plug anything in. We’ve detailed how to do this whether you have an iPhone or Android, on Windows or Mac.
We also have instructions for using a professional camera or GoPro to handle the same task. If you don’t want to fuss with apps, check out our Best Webcams guide .
Updated July 2022: We've added Camo’s Android compatibility and Continuity Camera.
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Before converting your smartphone into a webcam for your computer, the obvious thing might be to try using your smartphone to run a video meeting. Services like Zoom , Google Meet , and Microsoft Teams generally have Android and iPhone apps available. All you need to do is install the app, log in, and use your phone’s selfie camera and microphone to participate in the meeting.
Whether you do this or follow our methods below, invest in a small tripod to prop your phone up so you don’t have to balance it against a pile of books. The Joby GripTight is a popular and affordable tripod with legs that can contort to stay stable on almost any surface, though a height-adjustable tripod like this might be a better option. Lume Cube’s Mobile Creator Lighting Kit is also a nice way to illuminate your face.
You can use a videoconferencing app on your phone if you just need to sit in on a meeting and chime in now and then, but you’ll need a better system if you’re presenting and have to share your screen. That’s where it could help to convert your smartphone into a webcam.
General tip: Make sure your preferred videoconferencing app is closed when you’re installing a webcam client on your desktop PC or laptop. You may need to relaunch the app or restart your computer to get it all working.
The solution that works no matter whether you have an iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows—in any combination—is a service called Reincubate Camo . It’s compatible with more than 40 video-calling apps, from Google Meet and Zoom to FaceTime and Discord. The steps below will work if you’re trying to connect an Android to a Mac, an iPhone to a Windows PC, or vice versa.
Go to your video conferencing app’s device settings and choose Reincubate Camo as the video camera, and your phone camera’s feed should pop up. You can also change the default microphone to Camo if you want to use your phone as a mic.
The downside to Camo is that several nifty features require upgrading to Camo Pro . You have a few options: a lifetime license, annual subscription, or monthly subscription. It’s spendy, but it does unlock some powerful perks, like 1080p video quality and the option to switch lenses. If you're wondering how to remove the watermark, you'll need to remove the overlay. Camo has instructions here .
If you’re on a PC running Windows and you use an Android phone or iPhone, one of the easiest (wireless) methods is to use a free app called DroidCam. It also works with Linux, but there is no MacOS support. You can also connect via a cable if you’d rather not drain your phone’s battery.
To get it to work with your videoconferencing software, you’ll always need to launch the DroidCam PC client and app first (steps 3 and 4 above). Then, go to your videoconferencing app’s settings and change the camera and microphone input to DroidCam and DroidCam Virtual Audio . It should immediately start using your phone’s hardware.
DroidCam is free, but it hides a few features—like better video quality, contrast and sharpness tools, and more—in its DroidCamX paid app on Android, which also gets rid of ads in the app. You can unlock similar features by using the Upgrade feature in the iPhone app’s settings. Try the free version first, but it might be worth the $5 if you use it a lot.
Note: On Windows, DroidCam doesn’t work with apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store. For example, with Skype, make sure you download the desktop client instead of installing the app from the store.
At WWDC 2022 , Apple announced a new feature called Continuity Camera that lets you use your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac—no third-party software required. The caveat? Your iPhone needs to be on the latest iOS 16 , and your Mac needs to be on MacOS 13 Ventura . (iOS 16 isn’t available for the iPhone 7 or older, so you’ll need to upgrade your device.)
I tested this using the betas and it worked. When you first install iOS 16 and MacOS 13 Ventura and open a video-calling app, you’ll see a pop-up explaining that you can use your iPhone as a webcam. The first time I tried to switch the camera it didn’t work, but a restart of both my phone and MacBook did the trick.
Eventually, you’ll see options to turn on Center Stage, which will pan the camera to make sure you’re always in the frame; Portrait, which will blur the background; and Studio Light, which will glam you up with some studio-like lighting. But I didn’t see these choices in the video apps yet. The same goes for Desk View mode, which will use the ultrawide camera on the iPhone to show what’s on your desk (er, crumbs, really). Apple says Belkin is working on a mount that will attach to the top of MacBook displays to prop up the iPhone.
This is the best way to use your iPhone as a webcam with a MacBook, provided you have devices that are capable of installing the latest software version from Apple.
I recommend using Camo or Apple’s Continuity Camera, but if you can’t use those options, NeuralCam Live is a good alternative. It’s a free app that only works with MacOS and iOS/iPadOS. It’s from the makers of a popular low-light camera app . It sadly does not work yet with newer Macs powered by Apple’s M1 or M2 processors (any Mac from November 2020 or newer)—just Intel-powered ones. The company has another app you can use that enhances the existing webcam on these M1 and M2-powered Macs using machine learning algorithms.
You should now be able to see NeuralCam Live as a camera option in your videoconferencing apps. To see the option, you might need to quit your desktop video-calling app if it’s open. If that doesn’t work, restart your computer. There is a subscription available for NeuralCam Live Plus, but it’s not necessary. It removes ads, unlocks some additional filters, and adds a low-light mode.
Things to note: NeuralCam Live, like most virtual webcam services, doesn’t work in Apple’s Safari web browser. So if you use a browser-based video-calling service like Google Meet, you’ll need to use another browser, like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. NeuralCam Live uses several machine learning algorithms to improve your video quality, and you should take advantage of some nifty features, including Gesture Guard, which will blur your image if you touch your face (like if you sneeze) or if the app recognizes any accidental nudity.
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