[Update] How To Use Android As Webcam For Pc

Imagine that you have very important work and want to use Skype or MSN video calling but haven’t any webcam
some days ago I have the same situation , after that I googled and found a very fantastic way to make video calls without buying a webcam . yes friends we can use our android phone as a webcam for pc
There are two ways to use android as webcam -
- Wireless Using internet
- Using USB
( I ) Use your phone as a webcam via wireless
This is the more flexible and best way that i prefer to useRequirements :- internet connection both on pc and phone
- download free application called IPwebcam from here via android market
Follow these Steps:- install ipwebcam
- you can configure following preference as you required, I leave all things default
- communications port
- enable / disable sound
- disable / enable the notifications
- After all thing is configures ,click on ‘start server’
- and it will turn your camera on , you will see in upper left corner of screen a button appeared called ‘How do I
connect ?’ '
- click on that buttton
- and you will receive a URL with the port
e.g. 192.168.1.3:8080 - All you have to do is open your browser and type this address and you will find a screen with various items and options
