iVCam Webcam

Turn an Android phone into a PC webcam

iVCam Webcam sends your phone’s camera video to a Windows PC, where it can serve as a webcam in compatible applications. It may suit people who need a camera for their computer and would rather use a phone they already own, or who want to try a different camera than the one built into their PC. A Windows client is required, so this is not a standalone webcam app.

Connect and choose your camera setup

The phone and PC can connect over Wi-Fi or USB. iVCam supports front and rear cameras, with switching between them, and offers portrait and landscape orientation. Video settings include resolution, frame rate, quality and encoder; available camera controls include focus, exposure, white balance and zoom. The choices that work best will depend on your phone, connection and computer setup.

Video, audio and recording

Alongside sending video to the PC, the app can provide audio for use as a wireless microphone. Its Windows client can preview the feed, take pictures and record video files, which can be useful if you want to capture footage on the computer rather than save it on the phone. Additional options include image effects and background treatments, though their usefulness will depend on the call or recording app you use.

Consider the fit

iVCam is most relevant if you use a Windows PC and are comfortable setting up its companion client. A wireless connection avoids a cable but relies on your network; USB is another option. The app has a 3.79/5 rating from about 64,000 reviews and more than 5 million installs. Those figures indicate broad use, not whether the connection, controls or results will suit your particular devices and routine.