Windows 10: using a phone as a webcam

Discus and support using a phone as a webcam in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I would like to use my mobile phone android camera as a webcam for my Windows 10 PC. What are the steps I would need to follow to sync the two? I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Meanybeany61, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. MEANYBEANY61
    Meanybeany61 Win User

    using a phone as a webcam


    I would like to use my mobile phone android camera as a webcam for my Windows 10 PC. What are the steps I would need to follow to sync the two? I would like to use the phone camera for video chat. Are there special programs that I might need to properly sync the two? My phone and pc both have Bluetooth and wifi.


    thanks

    :)
     
    Meanybeany61, Sep 8, 2020
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  2. KRISTOFFER ABS
    Kristoffer Abs Win User

    Webcam not working in Windows 10 Pro on Microsoft camera app and not on Skype

    Hi,

    Since you mentioned that you already reinstalled the driver for your webcam, we suggest that you perform these troubleshooting steps to resolve your concern:


    Get back to us with the results of the suggested troubleshooting steps.
     
    Kristoffer Abs, Sep 8, 2020
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  3. MEEBERS
    meebers Win User
    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Sep 8, 2020
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  4. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    using a phone as a webcam

    Webcam had disappeared

    Hi,

    The webcam may have stopped working due to hardware failure, or a loose cable that connects it to the device’s motherboard. We suggest that you try to show hidden devices in
    Device Manager by following these steps:

    • Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
    • Click on the View tab and select Show hidden devices.

    If you are seeing the webcam drivers, uninstall them. Then restart your device to check if Windows will be able to recognize the webcam and will install the drivers.

    Let us know how it turns out.
     
    Aileen Alf, Sep 8, 2020
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