How to Use Your Android Phone as Webcam on Windows 11

The best way is to use the Phone Link on your PC, available for Insiders

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Updated onMarch 28, 2024

updated onMarch 28, 2024

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The laptop camera is not usually of the best quality. Even if you have a separate webcam, chances are that it’s not even close to the quality of the cameras on your phone. That’s why you need to link your phone to the PC and start web conferencing with a really performant webcam.

How do I use my Android camera as webcam on Windows 11?

1. Use the Webcam setting on Android

The beauty of this solution is that you don’t need to install any additional software and it works seamlessly on Windows 11 and macOS as well.

We chose the Camera app for this example but once that Windows 11 detects your mobile camera, you will be able to use it on any of the web conferencing apps and even use some of the advanced features of your Android camera.

2. Use a third-party app

Please note that the app uses a Wi-Fi connection and the phone and PC have to be connected to the same hotspot. However, you may also use a USB cable for connection.

Also, DroidCam’s free version will only let you use an SD resolution of your camera. For the HD version you will have to pay a few extra bucks. We used DroidCam as an example because, from our experience, it’s the easiest to set up and use, but other apps like EpocCam, and iVCam Webcam are also worth noting.

3. Use the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps

You also need to receive a Cross Device Experience Host update in the Microsoft Store, but this will be available only to selected Insiders for the moment.

How to get the best video quality from your Android webcam?

Now you know how to use an Android camera as a webcam for a PC wirelessly or using a USB cable.

Did you know that you can alsouse an iPhone as a webcam on your PC? Our guide will explain exactly what to do for that. And if theCross Device Experience Host is having install issues,we know how to fix it.

But that’s not all! Learn how touse your phone as a keyboardon PC andhow to use the PC microphone on your mobile.

Did you manage to connect your Android smartphone and use it as a webcam? Let us know in the comments section below.

How to Use Your Android Phone as Webcam on Windows 11#

How do I use my Android camera as webcam on Windows 11?#

1. Use the Webcam setting on Android#

2. Use a third-party app#

3. Use the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps#

How to get the best video quality from your Android webcam?#