In this blog, we will discuss how to use an Android phone as a webcam for your Windows PC with Iriun Webcam. At the end, we will also share a few tricks that can help you get the most out of this app.

We’re going to use Yawcam, a free Java webcam app. Yawcam lets you use any of the cameras attached to your PC to capture a live feed and then publish the live video from your Web-connected PC.

A new feature in Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) allows you to use your smartphone as your PC’s webcam, and it’s a powerful tool. Not everybody has an older smartphone lying around, but many do.

While it is possible to use DLSRs from Nikon, Sony, and Fuji as a webcam with your PC as well, it requires one to buy a capture card which can cost anywhere between $100-$150.

Until October 2022, those who had the current-generation Nest cameras, battery video doorbell or the 2nd gen wired doorbell needed to use the Google Home app on a mobile or tablet to see what was ...

Earlier, using your PC’s webcam for two or more different tasks was not possible because apps would fight among themselves to take control of the camera. But now with the Windows 11 multi-app ...

Provided they have downloaded the latest camera firmware, the GoPro Webcam desktop utility and have a USB-C cable to hand, Hero8 owners can use the camera for video calls over Zoom, WebEx ...

If your camera doesn't support the UVC protocol, using it as a webcam isn't quite as seamless, but is still very doable. You just have to rely on manufacturer software for the connection.

This lets you set which apps are allowed to use the camera — or if you want to keep it off, just say no! I suggest limiting which apps can access your webcam. And keep an eye on it.