Noir: USB Camera HDMI Monitor

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Contains adsIn-app purchases

About this app

To use your device as a portable display for a gaming console, laptop, camera, or any other HDMI-output device, you need a USB-C capture card (not USB-C hub nor USB-C to HDMI cable).

Camera, Endoscope and Microscope with USB streaming feature are also supported.

Noir supports UVC and UAC, with a choice of OpenGL ES or Vulkan for the graphics backend.

The free version offers basic functions and immersive experience (It contains ads but not in the preview). Get the pro version for more features and to support Noir's development.

MORE PRO VERSION FEATURES

1. No Ads, Zero Tracking
2. 3D LUTs
3. Waveform Monitor
4. Histogram
5. Edge Detection
6. False Color
7. Zebra
8. Color Separation
9. CRT Filters
10. FSR 1.0
11. Pinch to Zoom
12. Stretch and Crop
13. Anamorphic Lens Support
14. Brightness, Contrast and Saturation Adjustments
15. App-specific Volume Control
16. Picture in Picture Mode
17. In-app Screenshot

COMMON USE CASES

1. Camera Monitor
2. Primary Monitor for Gaming Console & PC
3. Secondary Monitor for Laptop.
4. Drone Monitor
5. Compatible with any device with HDMI Output or USB Streaming.

RECOMMEND VIDEO CAPTURE CARD

Hagibis UHC07(P) #AD
Rec. Reasons: Affordable, I recommend the UHC07P if available. It supports convenient PD charging.
https://bit.ly/noir-hagibis-uhc07

Genki ShadowCast 2 #AD
Rec. Reasons: Portable, Elegant, and Beautiful.
Known issue: Needs USB adapter to work with Pixel devices (Tensor SoC).
https://bit.ly/noir-genki-shadowcast-2

FAQ

1. Why doesn't Noir recognize my device?

Possible reasons are that your phone or tablet doesn't support USB Host (OTG) or the device you are using isn't a Video Capture Card.
In some rare cases, you may need a USB adapter or USB hub to ensure the capture card works properly.

2. Why is the preview so laggy?

This is often due to the USB version.
If you are using a USB 3.0 capture card, ensure that both the USB data cable and the USB port on your phone or tablet are USB 3.0 compatible.
If you are using a USB 2.0 capture card, ensure the video format is MJPEG and does not exceed 1080p30fps. Note that some capture cards may support up to 1080p50fps.

3. Why did my capture card, which was working fine, suddenly fail to connect?

This issue is often caused by system problems. The simplest and most effective solution is to restart your phone or tablet and try again.

4. Why does my gaming console or Video playback device show a black screen when connected?

This issue is more common among PS5 and PS4 users and is caused by the gaming console enabling HDCP. To resolve it, go to the PS console interface: Settings > System > HDMI, and disable the 'Enable HDCP' option. Note that the PS3 does not allow you to turn off HDCP. Other devices may also automatically enable HDCP when playing video content, which can result in a black screen. Some HDMI splitters can bypass HDCP restrictions and may serve as a workaround.

LINKS

Official website
https://noiruvc.app/

Special thanks to Genki for helping Noir grow
https://www.genkithings.com/

Special thanks to Hagibis for recommending Noir
https://www.shophagibis.com/

Font
https://www.fontspace.com/munro-font-f14903
https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Doto

Bottom Bar Design
https://dribbble.com/shots/11372003-Bottom-Bar-Animation

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely buttery smooth and doesn't interfere with much ads in it..I tried using my cheap usb capture card by connecting ps4 to my phone with this app and it worked very well..I did had to tinker a bit since it was USB 2.0 and it's perfect..There was screen-tearing but that was the cheap capture card doing its thing..Although, i wish you could view it as picture-to-picture mode..Overall, the best app for viewing tv onto the phone..

I like the app a lot. It has allowed me to connect my ps5 to my tablet. The only thing that you should check after you download is that it has a lot of permissions you should disable. One of the permissions was to allow the app to access my banking app, among other apps. So be careful and check the permissions before you open the app. Other then the permissions the app works great.

Works with an older Samsung Tablet but not my Pixel 9 Pro (Because I'm using a ShadowCast 2 capture card). But I can see this coming in handy working in IT if you need to check something and don't want to carry a big screen around with you. Just started testing and that's what I've come up with so far. Will change review if things change. Will buy if I can get my phone to work with it. Still need to test latency. Adding a star for an amazingly responsive dev.

What’s new

1. Support ShadowCast 3
2. Support NDI® for Pro Version
3. Neon Theme
4. Center Marker & Aspect Marker for Pro Version
5. Support more languages
6. Other improvements