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OpenCamera

Github release

This is an open source version of DroidCam - Webcam for PC, which enables your phone to work as a webcam.

What this app does

This app enable you to use Android phone's camera as a webcam on a Windows desktop

How to use it

A Windows desktop, an Android phone, they are under same WiFi network with local network access

  1. Install the OpenCamera Windows software on your desktop, then install the OpenCamera Android app on your phone.
  2. Open the OpenCamera Windows software, it will create a virtual camera device, note that this app requires Admin privileges
  3. Find the IP of your desktop, and open your app on the phone
  4. Input the IP address of your desktop on the input box, click the "CONNECT" button
  5. Your desktop can use the camera through the app on your phone
  6. If you want to stop sharing, simply kill the app on your phone or click "DISCONNECT" button

Compatibility

Due to DirectShow, not all programs can use the virtual cam on your device.
Software compatibility:

Release

Github release page
Get it on Google Play

Release logs

v1.0.0 Error "fail to bind cam socket or mic socket" under hotspot. Noticeable lagging under slow network
v2.0.1 Fixed: animation not running on UI thread
v2.0.2 Fixed: Disconnect freezing problem
v2.1.1 Fixed: Ugly purple banner

Further Plan

Finished the transition to RTSP protocol. Future releases will only be fixes for critical bugs