Turn Android into a webcam for virtual meetings using this method

NESABAMEDIA.COM – The need for virtual meetings in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic is increasing. A number of virtual meeting applications such as Zoom, Google Meet to Whatsapp video calls have experienced a fairly rapid increase in users. In this case, many users also need the presence of a webcam, so that their images can be broadcast properly during virtual meetings. Instead of being confused about buying a new webcam, there is actually a way to turn your Android into a webcam.

There are several advantages to turning Android into a webcam for these virtual meeting needs. Because you don’t need to buy a webcam, which will no longer be used when conditions are normal. Here’s how to turn your Android into a webcam, with the various phones you have right now.

There are several applications on the Playstore that can turn Android into your own webcam. But after doing some tests and trials, the best choice fell on an application called DroidCam.

First visit the Playstore and download and install the DroidCam application. This app is free, and requires at least Android version 5.0 and above. The latest most stable version of DroidCam is version 6.2. So that when you use it later, you will not have any problems.

Then download and install the DroidCam application for your computer or laptop. At least Windows 10 is the most stable operating system and it is recommended to use this application.

After the installation on your computer or laptop and also your cellphone is complete. Run the application. On the application display, there will be an option to connect with your mobile device wirelessly or be connected via USB. It will be easier if this process is run by selecting the wireless feature.

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In the application screen on the computer, you are required to enter the IP address of your device. Then open the DroidCam application on the mobile device to find out the IP address that must be entered.

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Your phone and computer will be connected and you’re ready to turn your Android into a webcam. But before starting to use, make sure the Video and Audio buttons are checked. The button will later issue pictures and sounds from your phone.

You can also choose to use the front or rear camera as a webcam. You do this by clicking the three-dot button in the corner. There you can choose which camera to use.

Finally press the Start button to start using. Previously, you will see a preview to make sure the picture and sound are set up correctly. If not, please repeat the method above.

Then you just have to open your virtual meeting application such as Zoom, Google Meet or Skype. In the video settings section, make sure you select DroidCam as the camera.

That’s an easy way to turn Android into a webcam using the help of the DroidCam application. So that your virtual video meeting will be better, using your cellphone camera. [br/tn]

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