DroidCam Webcam (Classic)

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About this app

DroidCam turns your Android device into a webcam.

The app works with a PC client that connects the computer with your phone. Windows and Linux clients are available. Visit www.dev47apps.com on your computer to download, install, and get more info on usage.

Features:
- Chat using "DroidCam Webcam" on your computer, including Sound and Picture.
- Completely free with no usage limits or watermarks.
- Connect over WiFi or USB*.
- Microphone noise cancellation.
- Use other (non camera) apps with DroidCam in the background.
- Keeps working with the screen off to conserve battery.
- IP web camera MJPEG access (access camera via a browser or from another phone/tablet/etc).

If you like the app, consider getting the Pro version, DroidCamX, which has:
- No Ads.
- USB-Only mode for added privacy and security.
- Phone calls muting.
- 720p/1080p video support via HD Mode.
- 'Smooth FPS' option for more stable video.
- Pro features on the Windows client including video mirror, flip, rotate, contrast, brightness and other controls.

A bargain compared to actual webcams sold in store!

* USB connection may require additional setup

Ratings and reviews

Cannot rotate the camera, so I have to awkwardly hold my phone it in the air. Otherwise, I would be sideways. So I am using the computer one handed. The option to switch from front and back cameras is so cumbersome, because you have to turn the camera off, hit the menu, hit settings, scroll down, select camera, select front/back, go back and turn it on. Extremely time consuming if you are teaching and using it as a document camera back and forth quickly.

Works well. You have to make sure that the phone app is already running and visible on the phone screen (not in just running in background) while you open the app on the computer or it will say it's an error, connection reset or lost. Once that is done the connection is very good, I've tried the usb and Wi-Fi connections. They had good video and audio. In the settings on my computer software I can choose which cell camera to use and computer or cell audio, so lots of options.

Lots of people giving low ratings while missing the point. It will of course have some lag, phones aren't designed to be straight up webcams. It serves its purpose, and it serves it well. The one minor complaint I have is the ad system to get HD video doesn't work, it's a Facebook ad that is not a video and does not ever end on its own without closing it (which of course denies the HD). Was looking for a good alternative to my webcam for streaming, but this will not be it due to lag. Still a great concept though, maybe as a secondary camera for another purpose.

What's new

Android library updates.