Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
How to use your smartphone as a wireless webcam on your PC in Zoom, Skype or even live streaming in OBS.
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Your phone most likely has a camera far more capable than even an expensive webcam. With the help of an app you can turn your phone into a webcam that you can use with Zoom or any other app for that matter; and even use it for live streams with software like OBS. You could just use your mobile device itself for a Zoom call, but especially for longer calls, being able to multitask on your computer with its big screen is far more convenient. And you can see all the participants in Zoom’s gallery view far more easily.
An added advantage is you can use it wirelessly too, positioning it exactly where you want.
I’ve tried a few apps, but the one I’m using here costs £10 or $10 which is reasonable when you consider the price of a decent webcam and it’s a fair bit more versatile. There is a free trial to check it works - but the trial really is just for testing.
iVCam works on iOS and Android but can only connect to a Windows machine. It would be nice if it was supported on Macs too but at least most Macs have some sort of webcam built in.
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iVCam software:
PC: e2esoft.com/ivcam
iOS: apps.apple.com/app/ivcam-webcam/id1164464478
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.e2esoft.ivcam
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3.5mm headset splitter: geni.us/Bz8Bqex
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US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Install IVCam
1:08 Camera mounting options
1:21 iVCam initial setup
1:50 iVCam configuration
2:12 Audio options intro
2:18 Option 1 - External microphone
2:32 Option 2 - Stereo mix
3:03 Option 3 - Virtual sound card (in this case e2eSoft VSC)
3:35 Setup in Zoom
4:05 Using a wired connection
4:17 Quality comparison iVCam on an iPhone 11 versus MacBook Pro
4:32 Using multiple instances of iVCam to connect multiple mobile devices
4:37 Three devices - iPhone, iPad, and Android phone for live streaming in OBS
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#zoom #obs
How to use your smartphone as a wireless webcam on your PC in Zoom, Skype or even live streaming in OBS.
--------
Your phone most likely has a camera far more capable than even an expensive webcam. With the help of an app you can turn your phone into a webcam that you can use with Zoom or any other app for that matter; and even use it for live streams with software like OBS. You could just use your mobile device itself for a Zoom call, but especially for longer calls, being able to multitask on your computer with its big screen is far more convenient. And you can see all the participants in Zoom’s gallery view far more easily.
An added advantage is you can use it wirelessly too, positioning it exactly where you want.
I’ve tried a few apps, but the one I’m using here costs £10 or $10 which is reasonable when you consider the price of a decent webcam and it’s a fair bit more versatile. There is a free trial to check it works - but the trial really is just for testing.
iVCam works on iOS and Android but can only connect to a Windows machine. It would be nice if it was supported on Macs too but at least most Macs have some sort of webcam built in.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please check the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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expressvpn.com/thetechnologyman
If you want to support my channel, please consider using the link above to try one of the best VPN services I've tested. It doesn't cost you any extra - in fact you get an extra 3 months free with the link - and I get a small commission.
With a VPN service you can browse the Internet securely and privately and access content anywhere free of georestrictions, including Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, BBC iPlayer, ITV and Sky Go. ExpressVPN is one of the largest VPN providers and works across PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple TV, FireTV, Xbox, PlayStation, routers etc.
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iVCam software:
PC: e2esoft.com/ivcam
iOS: apps.apple.com/app/ivcam-webcam/id1164464478
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.e2esoft.ivcam
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
Products references in video [Amazon links]:
MeFoto SideKick 360: geni.us/VMfgD
Manfrotto Pixi desktop tripod: geni.us/Wstu3Z
3.5mm headset splitter: geni.us/Bz8Bqex
--------
You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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Music in video from:
Artlist.io
artlist.io/Gidon-708719 (2 months FREE with this link)
Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Install IVCam
1:08 Camera mounting options
1:21 iVCam initial setup
1:50 iVCam configuration
2:12 Audio options intro
2:18 Option 1 - External microphone
2:32 Option 2 - Stereo mix
3:03 Option 3 - Virtual sound card (in this case e2eSoft VSC)
3:35 Setup in Zoom
4:05 Using a wired connection
4:17 Quality comparison iVCam on an iPhone 11 versus MacBook Pro
4:32 Using multiple instances of iVCam to connect multiple mobile devices
4:37 Three devices - iPhone, iPad, and Android phone for live streaming in OBS
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#zoom #obs
