Now a days virtually every family has at least one Smartphone at home. So instead of buying a professional high quality Webcam one can use his Smartphone as a Webcam. There are many benefits of using your Smartphone as a Webcam like you can use your old Smartphone as a Security Camera, Baby Monitor Camera etc. Don't worry if your phone doesn't have Front Camera, you can still use the Rear Camera.
Interestingly many people do not have inbuilt Webcams on their desktop PC's, and hence you can use your Android/iOS Smartphone as a Webcam. You have to download an App on your Smartphone and PC to convert your Smartphone into a Webcam. If you are using both, your Smartphone and PC through a common network, you can conveniently use your Smartphone as Webcam wirelessly. For Android users DroidCam Wireless Webcam is the App. that would suit the most, while for iOS users, EpocCam & PocketCam are the best Apps. The procedures for setting up the webcam are indicated below:
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How To Set Up Android Smartphone As Webcam
Step 1: Download DroidCam App
First you need to download the DroidCam App on your Smartphone. After downloading install this App.
Download DroidCam App
Step 2: Download DroidCam Client
Next you need to download the DroidCam Client on your Computer. Install this client on your Computer.
Step 3: Connect Smartphone & PC On Same Network
To connect wirelessly, your Smartphone & PC need to be in the same network. After connecting on the network, open The Droidcam App on your Smartphone. You can also connect through the USB cable.
Step 4: Note WiFi IP
After opening the App do the following:
1. Note down the Wifi IP on the App screen.
2. Open DroidCam client and paste this IP on it.
3. Select Video Quality and click Start.
1. Note down the Wifi IP on the App screen.
2. Open DroidCam client and paste this IP on it.
3. Select Video Quality and click Start.
Step 5: Video Call Using Skype Or Other Programs
Now you can see the video on your computer screen. You can now video call anyone using Skype or any other programs.
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Author : Syed Mohammed Ameen
Designation: Associate Blogger
Bio: I am a computer science engineer who believes that there is no substitute to hard work, I am a technology freak and currently a Blogger at Techies Net.
Bio: I am a computer science engineer who believes that there is no substitute to hard work, I am a technology freak and currently a Blogger at Techies Net.
