Microsoft has released a great new feature for Windows Insiders. Its first traces were found in preview versions of Windows 11 many months ago.
Now it's official: Microsoft's operating system now allows you to use your Android smartphone as a high-quality webcam.
The cameras on modern laptops are pretty good, but they're still far from what even cheap Android smartphones offer. So those who want a better webcam will have to buy one or use third-party software, often premium, to turn their smartphone into a webcam. With today's update for Windows Insiders, Windows 11 can natively use your Android device as a webcam.
Insiders can connect their phones to their PC and get much better image quality with the ability to switch between cameras. In addition, there is no need for cables, the new feature works wirelessly via Wi-Fi. If you're using a smartphone as a webcam, Windows 11 will present you with a special toolbar that contains additional options for switching cameras, pausing video, enabling HDR, and more.
If you want to try an Android smartphone as a camera for Windows, please update the Link to Windows app to version 1.24012 or later. Additionally, your phone should be running Android 9.0 or later.
After that, open your PC Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mobile Devices, select “Mobile Devices” and allow your PC to access your phone. After Windows 11 will ask you to install an update for Cross Device Experience Host.
iPhones are unfortunately not supported, no third party apps. Only macOS allows you to use iPhone as a webcam without additional software.
