It’s no secret that smartphones are becoming increasingly popular. But did you know that many phones can double as webcams?
In fact, there are several apps out there that let you turn your smartphone into a webcam.
Here are three ways you can use your smartphone as a webcam:
1. Use Skype
Skype is one of the most popular video chat services available. With Skype, you can connect with people across the globe using your computer or mobile device.
To set up a free account, visit skype.com/register.
Once you’ve signed up, download the app onto your smartphone. Then, open the app and sign in with your Skype username and password.
Next, select the camera icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. Select the type of video call you’d like to make.
Then, tap the green button to begin chatting.
2. Use Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is another popular video chat service. To create a free account, visit hangouts.google.com.
Once you’re logged in, click the Camera icon on the top left corner of the page.
Select the type of video call that you’d like to make, then press the green button.
3. Use FaceTime
FaceTime is Apple‘s own video chat service. It works on any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac running OS X 10.6 or later.
To set up an account, visit apple.com/support/facetime.
Tap the blue button next to FaceTime to enable FaceTime calls.
Now, whenever you want to make a video call, simply open the FaceTime app on your iOS device and select the person you’d like to talk to.
The person receiving the call will see a small camera icon appear on their screen. They can accept the call by tapping the icon.
When they do so, they will hear audio from the caller and see video from the caller’s end.
As always, we recommend that you test these methods before using them in public.
4. Viber
Viber is a cross-platform messaging application that lets you send messages, voice calls, and videos to other users.
5. WhatsApp
WhatsApp is an instant messaging app that lets you send text messages, images, videos, and audio files to other users.
WhatsApp is free to download and does not require registration.
6. Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a messaging app that lets you message friends and family members on Facebook.
7. Instagram
Instagram is a photo sharing social networking service that lets you take pictures and add filters to them.
8. Snapchat
Snapchat is a photo and video messaging app that sends disappearing photos and videos to other users within a specific timeframe.
9. GoToMeeting
GoToMeeting is a web conferencing software that lets you host meetings online.
10. ScreenFlow
ScreenFlow is a screen capture tool that lets you record what’s happening on your computer screen.
11. Line
Line is a popular Japanese messaging app. It’s free for basic services, but there are paid options.
12. Kik
Kik is a popular messaging app. It’s similar in many ways to WhatsApp.
13. FaceCam HD
FaceCam HD is a free app that lets you turn your iPhone into a webcam. This app works with any device running iOS 7.0 or later.
This app allows you to capture video and audio from your device’s front camera and microphone.
Once you’ve captured a photo or video, you can share it via email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
14. Camera+
Camera+ is another free app that lets you take pictures and videos with your iPhone as a webcam.
With this app, you can easily customize your settings such as resolution, frame rate, and quality.
You can also adjust lighting effects, add filters, and apply stickers to your images.
15. iSpycam
iSpycam is a free app that allows you to take pictures and videos with an iPhone as a webcam. It supports resolutions up to 1080p.
You can also set the frame rate, brightness, contrast, saturation, and exposure.
Now that you’ve found the right apps to use your smartphone to become a webcam, you’re ready to begin recording videos of yourself.
16. Streamyard
StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, brand your broadcast, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
17. Melon App
Stream for free to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms in 5 clicks. Invite guests, screenshare, customize with themes + more.
Conclusion
These tips should help you create a better work home office setup and video conferencing work setup and potentially help you find a new use for your old phone as well. Dapat Sulit diba? Don’t throw old gadgets that can be repurposed for into something else.
