The Covid 19 pandemic is still happening, which forces remote work for many employees. Luckily, there are tons of apps that perfectly serve your video calling purposes. In fact, you can turn your iPhone into a webcam, which should come in handy for those who don’t want to spend a fortune on a shiny webcam.
Here is how:
Skype
To use your iPhone as a webcam for your computer, you will need to install a functional app on your phone and a companion software on your computer. Of course, the process is fairly simple, but it is even simpler to use the mobile version of a video conferencing app on your iPhone. For example, if your team is working on Skype, you can get its mobile version on the Apple App Store for your iPhone. The app is highly optimized for iOS, so you are getting the same experience on your iPhone. Indeed, you can access most of the PC version features, including messaging and video calling. Therefore, you can use it directly for your work and don’t need to set up a webcam.
Other popular video conferencing apps like Zoom or Discord also have their mobile versions available on the App Store. These apps have a very simple and easy-to-use UI. Simply download the app and use it on your iPhone.
The main drawback is that you have to rely on your iPhone’s mic and speakers. This can be quite annoying as you have to get close to your phone for better conversation quality. But you can easily deal with this problem by using a set of wireless earphones. We highly recommend you go for the Apple AirPod for maximum support.
Use Third-Party Programs To Make Your iPhone a Webcam
As mentioned above, you need to install a functional app on your iPhone and some companion software on your computer to use your iPhone as a webcam. This is due to the fact that your iPhone does not support this functionality natively.
There are several apps that you can use to make that possible. But based on our own experience, you should use EpocCam as it is very easy to use. In addition, This app works like a charm and it’s available for Free on both Windows and Mac. You can use either the front or rear camera for video recording. It also supports different filters, lenses, or you can enable your phone flash for better video quality. EpocCam also supports both USB and long-range wireless connection .
Alongside the app, you’ll also need to download the driver onto your computer directly from the developer’s website.
Once you have finished installing the app and setting up your iPhone, you’ll need to go into your video-conferencing application’s settings. Here, switch the webcam input to the virtual webcam.
The free version of EpocCam is limited to 640 x 480 resolution and include a watermark on your video. So you should consider upgrading it to the PRO version( $7.99) with higher-definition, no watermark, and more features.
Tips For Using Your iPhone As a Webcam
- A wireless connection may be unstable sometimes and lead to disruption during your video-calling session. You should use a wired connection to ensure the quality of your video output.
- You will need to leave the webcam apps running all the time during your video conference. So make sure you charge your phone before using it or plug it in a charger when you make your call.
- Get a tripod that can hold your phone steady.
- A set of wireless earphones will be very useful.
There you go, now you have our guide on how to use your iPhone as a Webcam. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
