Windows 10: Using Laptop Webcam to Stream on my PC

My PC does not come with a built-in camera. Is it possible to use the camera on my laptop to stream on my PC using OBS?

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install webcam on msi laptop

Hi 1papertiger,

This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. I understand your concern about installing webcam on MSI laptops.

Most laptops have a built-in webcam on it, If it's not working, there's a problem with the driver or settings of it.

Step1: I request you to check for Hidden Devices in Device Manager. Please refer to these steps:

a. On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.

b. Click on View and select Show Hidden Devices.

c. Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.

d. If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select Update Driver Software.

e. Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.

Step 2: Run the hardware troubleshooter and check if you receive any error messages.

a. On the desktop, press Windows key + W and type Troubleshooting.

b. Click on it and click on Hardware and Sound.

c. Click on Hardware and Devices and follow the prompted steps.

If the laptop doesn't have a built-in webcam on it, you would need to purchase an external webcam, plug it on your laptop and driver will download automatically.

I hope my suggestions help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

Thanks,

Wilfred P.

Independent Advisor

 

How to connect RJ-11 port Webcam with my laptop.

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern and in this scenario, we need to know whether the Webcam is compatible to Windows version installed on the PC. Normally the PC/laptop will come with RJ45 port and as the Webcam is having RJ11 port, we might require a converter/adaptor.

I would suggest you to check the Webcam, if it is compatible to Windows version installed. If yes, then use your favorite search engine to find online for a RJ11 to RJ45 converter/adaptor. If no, then you need to check with the webcam manufacturer
for driver that will help you to connect the webcam and the PC.



To have a clarity on the issue, we would like to know some information.

• What is the make and model of the webcam and laptop?
  
• What is the version of Windows?
  

We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

laptop webcam is out of order

Since you've mentioned that you already tried checking for the webcam driver, we suggest running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. This will diagnose and resolve hardware related issues. To do so, please refer to these steps:

• From the Start menu, type troubleshooting and then press Enter.
• Under Hardware and Sound, click Configure a device.
• The troubleshooter will open, click Next.

Let us know if you need further assistance.