How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

I have read several articles regarding the use of an Android Phone as a PC Webcam but the results seem inconsistent.

Has anyone tried any procedure with success .....

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

If you mean for a video web chat then you can use Facebook Messenger or perhaps download Whatsapp?

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

What I'm looking for is a viable app to enable my Android phone to became a "webcam" for use on my Windows PC, e.g.:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...7apps.droidcam

I spent some time yesterday installing/uninstalling apps on my laptop, which has a built-in webcam, only to decide, in the end, to use the Windows 10 version. I'd rather not spend the same amount of time on my PC if someone on OFF has already successfully implemented a viable solution.

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

Sorry Omah, you've lost me there mate...

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

Here's a normal plug-in webcam for PC:



I want to use my phone to do the same thing .....

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

Being someone in the computer trade, i am a bit confused as to what is it you are trying to achieve. You say your laptop has a built in webcam, therefore what it wrong with using that?. The phone app you mention, 'Droidcam', reading what it does, it does what you are wanting so why not use that?

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

Sorry, I missed out the important word "desktop" .....


The laptop has a built-in webcam, the desktop doesn't.


Although DroidCam has some negative reviews I have installed it, on phone and desktop PC, and successfully interfaced it with Skype. It's not great (being the free version) but it will suffice for now.


What I didn't want was a product that was too complex for my needs, like CyberLink YouCam, which I tried on my laptop yesterday, so that's why I was asking for advice.

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I appreciate what you are trying to do but wouldn't it be simpler to just buy a cheap HD webcam online for your desktop. I've been using a Microsoft HD webcam for a few years now, mainly for skype with relatives abroad and the quality has been excellent, I think cost me £50 3-4 years ago.

Or is buying a usb webcam out of the question and you'd much prefer to do it with things you already have and thus not have to pay for anything, yes?

Edit: What phone apps have you used because from investigating I see there are many apps but extremely limited on how good they are. The most common ones that keep coming up are

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.pas.webcam

mCam

and DroidCam

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

I've bought several types of bodycam over the years and now they languish in drawers. I've bought several dashcams but only use one in my car. I have a couple of smartphones but only use one at all times.

So, I thought, no more cams and use the spare phone .....

Re: How can I use an Android Phone as a PC Webcam

Exactly ..... hence my request .....