How to turn a smartphone into a webcam?
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A useful LIFEHACK will allow you to turn your
smartphone into a webcam for your computer and you do not need to buy a new
one.
This is in case the laptop's built-in webcam is weak, and there is an old and unnecessary Android smartphone nearby.
How to do it?
1. Download the DroidCam application and
run it.
A screen with basic information will appear and the camera
will automatically activate.
You will see the address of the webcam on the local network.
IMPORTANT: both the computer and the phone must be
connected to the same network.
2. Now download and install the DroidCam
Client on the desktop from the official website.
3. Launch and enter the IP address displayed on the phone. If desired, select the "Audio" option to transmit not only video but also audio. Click the "Start" button.
After connecting, an image from the phone's camera will
appear on the computer.
You can minimize this window and then open any program in
which you need a webcam.
If it doesn't work, go to settings and select DroidCam
as the camera you are using.