how to use mobile camera as webcam in obs studio using droid cam| Bigsansar

bikash | Feb. 27, 2024, midnight

Using DroidCam to turn your mobile camera into a webcam for OBS Studio involves a few steps. DroidCam is an app that allows you to use your Android device as a webcam for your computer. Here's a general guide on how to set it up with OBS Studio:

 

 

**Step 1: Install DroidCam on your Android device and computer:**

- Download and install the DroidCam app from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Visit the DroidCam website on your computer and download the DroidCam client for your operating system (Windows or Linux).

 

**Step 2: Connect your Android device to your computer:**
- Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable or ensure that both your computer and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network.

 

**Step 3: Open DroidCam on your Android device:**
- Open the DroidCam app on your Android device.

 

**Step 4: Open DroidCam on your computer:**
- Launch the DroidCam client on your computer. Make sure to select the connection type (USB or Wi-Fi) based on how your devices are connected.

 

**Step 5: Note the DroidCam connection details:**
- The DroidCam client on your computer will display an IP address and a port number. Note down these details as you'll need them for OBS Studio.

 

**Step 6: Configure OBS Studio:**
- Open OBS Studio on your computer.
- Click on the "+" icon under the "Sources" panel to add a new source.
- Select "Video Capture Device."
- Choose a name for your source and click "OK."
- In the "Device" dropdown menu, select "DroidCam Source."
- Enter the DroidCam IP address and port number in the corresponding fields.

 

**Step 7: Start DroidCam and OBS:**
- Go back to the DroidCam app on your Android device and click on the "Start" button.
- In OBS Studio, click on the "Start Streaming" button.

 

 

Now, your Android device's camera should be functioning as a webcam in OBS Studio. Adjust the settings in OBS Studio as needed, and you should be ready to use your mobile camera for streaming or recording. Keep in mind that the exact steps and menus may vary slightly based on your device and OBS Studio version.

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