Using your smartphone as a webcam - is that possible?

For video calls over the Internet, you usually need a webcam. If you don't currently have one at home, you can use your smartphone as a substitute with a suitable app. You can then access the web cam you have set up via a service such as Skype.

How to use your smartphone as a webcam

If you want to use your smartphone as a webcam, all you need is the right application. For this, for example, the app "DroidCam" offers itself.

1. Download the app first from the Google Play Store. However, the free version of the application displays advertisements. Alternatively, you can also use "IPCam".
2. Then download the client application of DroidCam on your computer. This is available for both Linux and Windows.
3. Once you have completed the download, follow the wizard to also perform the installation.
4. Then restart your computer.
5. Now open both applications on the two devices. Note that both devices must be connected to the same network. If you want to connect them via WLAN, enter the IP on your computer under "Device IP", which in turn is displayed on your smartphone. Überprüfen Sie dabei auch den Port.
6. Abschließen klicken Sie auf „Start“ in der Computer-Anwendung, um die Webcam zu verwenden.