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Tired of looking<\/span> like a pixelated blob on your Zoom calls? Why use that pesky, tiny, low-quality webcam embedded in your laptop when you have a seriously great smartphone camera<\/a> in your pocket? It has become really easy to use your smartphone as a webcam these days, and some options don\u2019t even require you to plug anything in. We\u2019ve detailed how to do this whether you have an iPhone or Android, on Windows or Mac.<\/p>\n

We also have instructions for using a professional camera or GoPro<\/a> to handle the same task. If you don\u2019t want to fuss with apps, check out our Best Webcams<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

Updated June 2024: We’ve vetted every pick again, removed older methods, and added steps for Pixel and Motorola phones.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How to Make a Video Call With Just Your Phone<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Before converting your smartphone into a webcam for your computer, the obvious thing might be to try using your smartphone to run a video meeting. Services like Zoom<\/a>, Google Meet<\/a>, and Microsoft Teams<\/a> generally have Android and iPhone apps available. All you need to do is install the app, log in, and use your phone\u2019s selfie camera and microphone to participate in the meeting.<\/p>\n

Whether you do this or follow our methods below, invest in a small tripod to prop your phone up so you don\u2019t have to balance it against a pile of books. The Joby GripTight<\/a> is a popular and affordable tripod with legs that can contort to stay stable on almost any surface, though a height-adjustable tripod like this<\/a> might be a better option. Lume Cube\u2019s Panel Mini<\/a> is also a nice way to illuminate your face.<\/p>\n

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Ways to Use Your Phone as a Webcam<\/h2>\n

You can use a videoconferencing app on your phone if you quickly need to sit in on a meeting and chime in now and then, but you\u2019ll need a better system if you\u2019re presenting and have to share your screen. That\u2019s where it could help to convert your smartphone into a webcam.<\/p>\n

General tip:<\/strong> Make sure your preferred videoconferencing app is closed when installing a webcam client on your desktop PC or laptop. You may need to relaunch the app or restart your computer to get it all working.<\/p>\n

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How to Use Any Phone as a Webcam for Mac or Windows<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The solution that works\u2014whether you have an iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows, in any combination\u2014is a service called Reincubate Camo<\/a>. It\u2019s compatible with more than 40 video-calling apps, from Google Meet and Zoom to FaceTime and Discord. The steps below will work if you\u2019re trying to connect an Android to a Mac, an iPhone to a Windows PC, or vice versa.<\/p>\n

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