VCamPhone webcam guides
Set up a free iPhone or Android webcam for Windows, add it to OBS and troubleshoot the connection. These guides describe the VCam Windows beta.
A free iVCam alternative for Windows: when VCam fits
Compare VCam and iVCam for phone webcam use: mobile installation, Wi-Fi, USB, audio and switching your Windows camera without assuming identical features.
DroidCam or VCam: a phone webcam with or without a mobile app
Compare current DroidCam, DroidCam Classic and VCam for Windows. Understand phone installation, USB, sound and OBS integration before choosing.
Camo or VCam: compare free phone webcam workflows for Windows
An honest comparison of Camo, Camo Pro and VCam: free editions, mobile apps, supported modes, wired connections and when advanced controls matter.
Use your iPhone as a free webcam on Windows
Connect an iPhone to Windows with VCam and Safari. Set up QR pairing, select the virtual camera, and fix permissions or a black picture.
Use an Android phone as a free Windows webcam
Turn an Android camera into a Windows webcam using VCam and Chrome, with no Android app. Pair the devices and choose reliable camera settings.
Use a phone camera in OBS Studio with VCam
Add an iPhone or Android camera to OBS on Windows using the free VCam receiver. Configure the video source, separate audio and a test recording.
Fix phone webcam lag and Wi-Fi connection problems
A practical VCam checklist for failed pairing, frozen video and delay: local Wi-Fi isolation, camera permissions, resolution, phone heat and audio.
Practical webcam guides
Choose the task you want to solve. Each guide includes a setup checklist and the current product limits.
Setup and applications
Use your phone as a webcam without installing a phone app
Connect an iPhone or Android browser camera to Windows. Learn what still needs installing on the PC and why an OBS browser link is not enough.
Use an iPhone or Android camera in Microsoft Teams on Windows
Connect VCam, select your phone camera in Teams and test a separate microphone. Includes desktop, browser and managed-device permission checks.
Phone webcam over USB or Wi-Fi: which connection fits your setup?
Compare wired and local Wi-Fi phone camera setups. Understand VCam’s current Wi-Fi requirement, guest-network isolation and why charging is not USB video.
Picture and sound
720p, 1080p or 4K: choose phone webcam resolution and FPS
Choose practical camera settings for calls, OBS and detailed recordings. Compare 30/60 FPS and separate capture resolution from the final video output.
Use a phone webcam with a separate microphone on Windows
Set up VCam video and headset or USB microphone audio separately. Check device selection, echo and recording synchronization before a call or stream.
Calls, lessons and practical uses
Turn an old phone into a webcam: a practical readiness checklist
Check a spare iPhone or Android before using it as a Windows webcam: browser access, picture quality, mounting and stability during a real-length call.
Set up a phone webcam for a Zoom interview on Windows
Prepare a reliable interview picture with VCam: camera selection, eye-level framing, lighting, a separate microphone and a realistic rehearsal.
Use a phone as an overhead camera for lessons and documents
Set up a desk-view phone camera with VCam and OBS. Check mounting, lighting, rotation and readable handwriting before a lesson or demonstration.
About these guides
Published by EDDY, the VCam developer. Instructions reflect the current product implementation; compatibility with every device has not been tested. Camera modes and controls vary by phone and browser. See product and privacy details, or report a correction.