Smartphone cameras are notoriously much better than those on laptops. As a result, you probably won’t get the best video feed during virtual conferences unless you have a dedicated webcam. Luckily, Windows 11 now lets you use the camera on your Android phone or tablet as a webcam for video applications like Zoom, Google Meet, or simply the Camera app. Here’s everything you need to know about using your Android phone’s camera as a webcam on Windows 11.
Use your phone's camera as a webcam in Windows 11 (new feature)
The ability to use your mobile phone's camera is a feature that was recently added to the "Manage mobile devices" settings page in Windows 11. Before you can use this feature, you need to meet certain requirements, install an app on your Android phone, and link your phone to your Windows 11 PC.
The feature is ideal for users who often find that their video streams from built-in webcams are of poor quality. With the feed being delivered by their Android device's better camera, it will produce much clearer photos.
Let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions about using your mobile phone camera as a webcam on Windows 11.
