To use your Android phone as a webcam on a Windows 11 PC, you can utilize third-party apps that allow you to connect your phone to your computer over Wi-Fi or USB and use it as a webcam. One popular option is to use the DroidCam app. Here's how to set it up:
Using DroidCam:
1. Install DroidCam on your Android phone**:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Search for "DroidCam" and install the DroidCam Wireless Webcam app developed by Dev47Apps.
2. Download and install DroidCam Client on your Windows 11 PC**:
- Open a web browser on your Windows 11 PC.
- Go to the DroidCam website: [https://www.dev47apps.com/
- Download the DroidCam Client for Windows and install it on your PC.
3. Connect your Android phone and PC**:
- Make sure your Android phone and Windows 11 PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the DroidCam app on your Android phone.
- Note down the IP address and DroidCam Port displayed on the DroidCam app's main screen.
4.Launch DroidCam Client on your Windows 11 PC**:
- Open the DroidCam Client application on your PC.
- Enter the IP address and port number from your Android phone into the corresponding fields in the DroidCam Client.
5. Start Using your Android phone as a Webcam**:
- After entering the IP address and port, click on the "Start" button in the DroidCam Client on your PC.
- Your Android phone's camera should now be connected to your Windows 11 PC and ready to use as a webcam.
6. Adjust Settings (Optional)**:
- You can adjust camera settings such as resolution, framerate, and audio input in the DroidCam Client on your PC.
7. Use the Android Webcam in Applications**:
- Once connected, you can select the DroidCam camera as your webcam in video conferencing apps, live streaming software, or any other application that uses a webcam.
Note:
- Make sure to keep your Android device and Windows 11 PC connected to the same Wi-Fi network throughout the process.
- If you encounter any issues, make sure both the DroidCam app on your Android device and the DroidCam Client on your PC are up to date.
- You can also connect your Android phone to your PC using a USB cable and use the DroidCamX app for enhanced features, though this may require additional setup.
