To use your phone as a webcam, follow these general steps and options depending on your device and preferences:

Basic Requirements

• A smartphone with a camera (iPhone or Android)
• A computer (Windows or Mac)
• A USB cable or a stable Wi-Fi connection
• A mobile app on your phone and a corresponding desktop app on your computer

Popular Methods and Apps

1. Using Camo (iOS & Android)

• Install the Camo app on both your phone and desktop.
• Open Camo on both devices.
• On desktop, click “Pair a device.”
• On the phone, tap the Wi-Fi icon and scan the QR code shown on desktop.
• Your phone camera feed will appear on desktop.
• Select Camo as the camera source in your video conferencing app (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)

2. Using Riverside.fm (Wireless Mobile Cam)

• Log in to Riverside on your desktop browser and create a new studio.
• In camera settings, select “Connect mobile cam.”
• Scan the QR code with your phone.
• Your phone connects automatically as a webcam.
• Join the studio and start recording or streaming

3. Using DroidCam (USB or Wi-Fi, Android & Windows/Linux)

• Install DroidCam on your phone and desktop.
• Enable developer mode on your phone for USB connection.
• Connect phone via USB or Wi-Fi.
• On desktop, select USB or Wi-Fi mode and start the connection.
• Use DroidCam as your camera source in apps

4. Using Native Android Webcam Feature (Android 14+ and Windows 11)

• Connect your Android 14+ phone to your PC via USB.
• Change USB mode on the phone to “Webcam.”
• On Windows 11, enable "Use as a connected camera" in Bluetooth & Devices settings.
• Select your phone as a webcam in video apps.
• Tap the notification on your phone to start streaming

5. Using Iriun Webcam (Wireless)

• Install Iriun Webcam app on phone and PC.
• Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
• Open the app on both devices; the phone camera feed will appear on PC.
• Select Iriun Webcam as the camera source in your video app

Additional Tips

• Use a phone stand or tripod for stable video.
• Keep your phone charged or connected to power during use.
• Restart devices after installing apps for smooth setup.
• Adjust camera settings like resolution, lens, zoom, and filters within the app if available.

By following these steps and selecting the method that suits your device and setup, you can effectively use your phone as a high-quality webcam for video calls, streaming, or recording