If you want to run a webinar but you don't have a webcam or you prefer a better camera than the one built-in to your laptop, you can use your smartphone camera instead. To do this, there are a few applications that you can use such as Camo, DroidCam, and Iriun.
In this article:
Camo
Supports iOS and Mac. Windows client is currently in beta, while Android is not supported.
Step 1: Install.
Step 2: Connect.
Connect your iPhone to your laptop with a USB cable.
Step 3: Launch.
Open the Camo app on both your iPhone and computer.
The computer app will automatically detect your iPhone camera.
Step 4: Broadcast.
In your WebinarNinja account, find the webinar you're about to start and click Enter Studio to the right of the webinar.
On the Studio settings popup, click the dropdown menu under Camera and select Reincubate Camo.
You're ready to go!
DroidCam
Supports Android and iOS, as well as Windows and Linux. Mac is not supported.
Step 1: Install.
Download and install the DroidCam Android app or iOS app.
Download and install the DroidCam Windows client.
Step 2: Connect.
Connect your phone to the same WiFi network your computer is connected to.
Or connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Step 3: Launch.
Open the DroidCam app on your smartphone. Take note of the WiFi IP and DroidCam Port on the next screen. If you don't see WiFi IP, or if it shows 0.0.0.0, you're not connected to Wi-Fi.
Open the DroidCam client on your Windows PC. Enter the WiFi IP and DroidCam Port as seen displayed on your phone.
If connecting via USB, click the Connect via USB icon then click the refresh icon. You will then see your phone on the dropdown menu.
Click Start.
Step 4: Broadcast.
In your WebinarNinja account, find the webinar you're about to start and click Enter Studio to the right of the webinar.
On the Studio settings popup, click the dropdown menu under Camera and select either of the DroidCam Source options.
You're ready to go!
Iriun
Supports Android and iOS, as well as Mac and Windows.
Step 1: Install.
Download and install Iriun on your phone.
Download and install Iriun on your Mac or Windows PC.
Step 2: Connect.
Connect your phone to the same WiFi network your computer is connected to.
Step 3: Launch.
Open the Iriun app on both your phone and computer.
The computer app will automatically detect your phone camera.
Step 4: Broadcast.
In your WebinarNinja account, find the webinar you're about to start and click Enter Studio to the right of the webinar.
On the Studio settings popup, click the dropdown menu under Camera and select Iriun Webcam.
You're ready to go!
Connecting your Android phone to a Windows PC via USB
DroidCam and Iriun also support USB connections. You can connect your phone to your Windows PC using a USB cable if it's not possible to connect both devices to the same WiFi network.
First, your Android phone needs to be configured to be accessible over USB by enabling its USB debugging mode option.
Go to your phone’s Settings → System → About phone, scroll down, and tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer options.
Go back to Settings → System → Developer options → toggle USB debugging.
Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
In some cases, you may need to install Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on your computer for it to detect your phone.
When you get the popup on your phone that says Allow USB debugging, click OK or Allow.
Once done, the Windows client of your chosen app should detect your phone. You can then proceed to the webinar studio and select your chosen Camera source.
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