How to use your Sony ZV1 Camera as a USB Webcam on Mac // 3 Easy steps

[@PaulFeinberg]

Good stuff here bro! Glad to have you on the stream tonight 😄

[@KyleWattsTV]

It should be pretty darn fun! anyone else wanna watch heres the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZaklayQrM6lfJY

[@JohnReavesLive]

Dude your intro is deserving of that sub!! Love your content! Keep it up!

[@christianbruja]

finally a helpful video for the zv1, thank you!

[@TheYoung.Lifestyle]

OMG I have been looking for someone to tell me how to view my top down videos via my computer for months. Thank you so much!!!

[@ResellerMadness]

Thanks man! I used your advice to guest star on Out Country Sales' livestream this morning. The zv1 looked way way better than my built-in webcam. Very happy with the results.

[@michaelh9046]

Very much appreciated. Was harder than expected trying this myself with the Sony manual. Thanks. Currently I’m receiving dark waves on my video. I turned the room lights off and have a ring light on myself so maybe the waves are some low light stuff? Idj

[@TravelwithYiew]

Thank you! Can't wait to try this with my Sony ZV-1 :)

[@CarlanaGringa]

great video!! It really helped me a lot! Thank you

[@doctormorebetter4101]

Thank you! I kept looking for the Imaging Edge as an application and kept reinstalling it. Turned out its a plugin! Its working!

[@KyleWattsTV]

I did the same thing at first as well

[@ari.unruly]

I'm glad I watched this even though I have a mac... pretty much was the same setup. thank you.

[@katubigtv8795]

Thank you Kyle!!!!

[@KyleWattsTV]

Thanks! hope the video helped 🙏

[@JALamptey]

Thanks so much. I have this camera and the battery died so quickly… appreciate the tip on charging through the USB

[@kanaflux]

Very helpful, thank you Kyle!

[@KyleWattsTV]

🙏

[@derekblankenship7177]

Your video helped me. Thank you.

[@lalindavloggar]

Thank you! Helped me so much!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Great Kyle! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@DrGretaGolf]

Thanks SO much for this great tutorial!! You made this so concise and clear. I watched a few others that made it seem so daunting. I’m excited to put my ZV1 to frequent use now. Again, many thanks!!

[@KyleWattsTV]

Glad to help!

[@johnnygrenda8365]

Nice setup. Can you still record the video from this to put into edotong software, or is the idea here just for live streaming

[@RahanaChowdhury]

It’s very helpful video thanks dear

[@KyleWattsTV]

hope it helped you out

[@RahanaChowdhury]

@@KyleWattsTV yes it is

[@PeaceLoveLight7]

This was perfect. Thanks!

[@jasonacurry]

Great video, thank you.

[@KyleWattsTV]

Thanks for watching

[@Querenciatv]

Amazing Work ✌️

[@KyleWattsTV]

Thank you 🙏

[@glitchcake]

Thanks for the video, can I use it for KZbin live vids?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Yes you can!

[@RandomlyRonnieJr]

Very informative, thank you! I did have 1 quick question though, is there a guide on being able to remove the menu screen when the HDMI capture card is actually plugged in? I pulled it up successfully on StreamYards but the shot is watermarked w/ a menu. Any recommendations?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Not really sure about that but the zv-1 did get a firmware update that now gives the camera a USB streaming setting in the menu. Thats how I use mine

[@RandomlyRonnieJr]

@@KyleWattsTV Oh ok great, I'll research the directions on how to update and find the firmware download

[@baldyloccs6261]

This was so helpful. Tysm

[@mimijewell9342]

Thank you so much!!

[@AverageDadOfficial]

Awesome video dude 👍

[@KyleWattsTV]

Thanks!

[@jayhawkx]

I need help big time! How do you use the ZV1 as a webcam while ALSO using screen record like you you 1:20 PLEASE i been looking everywhere

[@ANEWPRESENCE]

Hello! I followed your instructions to a T but when I go to use OBS or streamyard and want to add my zv1 camera as a capture device. The option is no where to be seen. My Mac is just allowing me to use my Mac camera but not giving me the option to select my zv1 camera. Help please?

[@j.singer8461]

Great video ... but unfortunately is doesn't work with my mac. Maybe because I am using Mac OS 15 (sequoia). So perhaps the drivers are not updated to work with the newest OS. Or maybe because I'm connecting to my Mac via a hub. Still, you did a great job explaining how to set this up.

[@TheBarePantryShow]

I was so excited to make this work for me, but sadly it didn't because my mac has the M1 chip or (Apple Silicon) which is not supported by Sony at this time. I can't use my Canon M50 with this mac either because it uses Big Sur. Argh. I had to give you a thumbs up and subscribe though because this was an awesome tutorial.

[@KyleWattsTV]

If you download the firmware update for the zv1 there is a new mode in the menu called “usb streaming” and it’s an automatic plug and play with the camera

[@TheBarePantryShow]

@@KyleWattsTV I'll have my son help me with this and let you know if it works. Thanks for responding.

[@taylorquist8195]

@@TheBarePantryShow Hi there, did you happen to get this to work? I'm hesitating to buy the ZV-1 but I also have the M1 chip in my macbook

[@TheBarePantryShow]

@@taylorquist8195 it didn’t work for me.

[@recouso]

Such a good intro bro!

[@KyleWattsTV]

Thanks man!

[@peilanhsu]

super helpful thank you!!

[@fenixgroupoficial]

Wow!! Great Vide Kyle.. Thanks New sub..

[@FilipVanHoute]

Can you lower the filming position of your SonyZV1 by the software or in the setting of the camera? BEcause I intend to put the camera above the screen of my laptop .. and want to make sure that my face is in the middle then? Because this is something that you can do with the logitech brio software for instance ...

[@AlamoCityMovieTalk]

Hey Kyle! Thank you so much for the info. Hey what long cord are you using for the ZV-1? Let me know. Stuck using the one that came in the box.

[@KyleWattsTV]

The one I have I bought at a micro center. Not really sure which one it is. Any data micro usb should work

[@trini.cubillos]

Thank you!

[@KyleWattsTV]

🙌🏻

[@hbfaded]

So will this work with KZbin live?? And also does it charge the camera while streaming and able to use the camera mic ?

[@dogannusret]

This is one of the best tutorials I enjoyed watching. I have a question though. I am considering to recommend this to my university professor who is going to be live for 8 hours twice a week. Sessions are about 75-90 mins long and there are 30-60 mins breaks in between those sessions. Do you think there will be any heat or battery problems? Thanks

[@KyleWattsTV]

I’ve never used the camera in a stream that long but I know it doesn’t have any issues with overheating in 4K so I’d guess that in 720 or 1080 (which is what it would stream in) you wouldn’t have any issues. It also should power off of usb if you have that selected in the menu

[@dogannusret]

@@KyleWattsTV thanks Kyle, appreciate your help 🤗

[@emredinc5127]

@@dogannusret Nusret bey bu sorunu çözebildiniz mi acaba? Çünkü benim de usb ile bağlıyken kameram pili bitince kapanıyor.

[@dogannusret]

@@emredinc5127 ben ürünü alıp kullanmadım, almayı düşündüğüm için yazmıştım. Siz kullandınız mı?

[@truce11]

Is there any difference plugging mic into camera as opposed to USB direct to computer? Lag concerns?

[@yannickpolitowski6074]

Does it also work the same with the ZV-1f?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Not totally sure but I would gues the new zv1 f and zv1 ii has the built in streaming setting in the menu now

[@whoisfresh9620]

So I did this and it worked but then something happen where all that comes up is “imaging Sony webcam” menu any idea?

[@KyleWattsTV]

I would go through and make sure you have pc remote on and control with smart phone off. If that doesn’t work recheck the setting changes I made. If it’s not that then I’m not quite sure with out looking at it

[@apothekerjan]

Saved my ass today. THX a bunch!!!

[@gusyurgel]

Thank´s Kyle! I just purchased a ZV1 Mark 2; does it work as a webcam in 4k?

[@KyleWattsTV]

@@gusyurgel I haven’t used the new one yet but I believe there’s a “usb streaming” setting in the menu which would just be plug and play

[@LachlanMadsen]

Can you stream and record to the card at same time?

[@TheMattJames]

this doesn't work with zoom, please can you explain how to make it work with that please?

[@EvanMark]

Hello, i have a question. Why in my mac it doesnt work like what u post. When i pick usb video on youtube. The image still showing the shutter speed of the camera and etc. it isnt work full screen. Please i need help. Thank u

[@alexisdykes5634]

Hi Kyle. Will this work on a Samsung chromebook??

[@KyleWattsTV]

It should. Also there was a firmware update on the camera that you can download and it now has a “usb streaming” function in the menu that makes it totally plug and play with out the sony imaging edge app

[@jacobwonder6735]

Thank you! Sonys website was NOT easy. These should be linked under the ZV-1's mac software list, haha

[@Yaseen_Khaliq]

Hi can you not select the camera as a mic ? also what is your macbook doesnt have a usb ?

[@nikkijae9521]

Which MacBook Pro do you recommend

[@KyleWattsTV]

The one I have is a 2020 MacBook Pro with all the add ons. I don’t really use it for editing or anything but I think the new MacBooks with the m1 chip is really good and less expensive then the one I have.

[@moneeralex4400]

please How to import files from Sony ZV1 camera to laptop thanks Mr. kylie please

[@KyleWattsTV]

Should be able to plug the cameras micro usb cable straight to your laptop and import the files. In your settings make sure under “usb settings” you have it as “mass storage” otherwise I would get a dedicated SD card reader that you can plug into your computer

[@siddharthbhardawaj6962]

I am unable to connect snap camera with canon dslr.... Does video capture would resolve or not.... Please reply

[@crochetrocks]

cool thank you new subscriber here

[@KyleWattsTV]

So I made this video like a week before Sony updated the firmware on the zv1. Now if you update the camera there is a “streaming” mode in the menu and you don’t need to do anything but plug it into a computer via usb

[@doybins]

still having problems with the making sony zv-1 work with zoom, streamyard etc. sad although it wasn't mentioned clearly that the camera comes with a micro USB to USB small cable. it's the cable that i only use. i still have to try the HDMI option

[@KyleWattsTV]

I bought a longer micro usb for mine. Not sure what happening with your set up. There must be like one thing that has to change to get working. Mine works with streamyards and zoom

[@alexjimenez7396]

Hey Kyle! What would you recommend my Sony ZV1 keeps over heating when using it as a webcam on zoom calls ( and keeps getting the over heating symbol)

[@KyleWattsTV]

There’s a setting in The menu where you can turn the temp to high and it should stop the overheating issue

[@alexjimenez7396]

@@KyleWattsTV Thanks for the Reply Kyle! I tried that unfortunately, still getting the over heating issue and the battery dying! (does this on all 3 of my batteries, so I’m sure it’s not the battery) - I use it for zoom calls it dies in about 20 minutes of usage. The footage is also set to 1080 NOT 4k… any ideas to trouble shoot man?

[@KyleWattsTV]

@@alexjimenez7396 not exactly sure what’s going on there. Mine doesn’t seem to have that issue but I would probably pick up a dummy battery. That should stop the issue all together and stay powered. I use a dummy battery on my a7siii and zve10 when streaming as well amzn.to/3eXPJV5

[@swatz2110]

Nc bro

[@ramirodeiturralde8029]

Can you add badge name or logo using the camera?

[@AverageDadOfficial]

Is the cable supplied in the ZV1 box?

[@KyleWattsTV]

They do give you a USB cable for the camera but you might need a longer one depending on where you put your camera

[@AverageDadOfficial]

@@KyleWattsTV thanks 🙏 I better grab the ZV1 box from the garage now 😂👍

[@DanielleDoucette]

Is this the same for the ZV-E10?

[@KyleWattsTV]

That camera should have a setting in the camera called usb streaming and when you select it all you need to do is plug it in to your computer where it just plugs via usb c and should just work

[@DanielleDoucette]

@@KyleWattsTV thank you!

[@MarkoMarkolovic]

Does the zv1 output as 4k or 720p? Can you change the output?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Yes you can change the output but I usually use 1080 30p. 4k can struggle on streaming unless you have a strong internet speeds

[@MarkoMarkolovic]

@@KyleWattsTV thanks for answering my question. Just to follow up does the zv1f top out at 720p or can that be changed? I can’t seem to find the settings to make it 1080p.

[@leb3320]

Does the camera power on with the computer like a webcam? I.e. when I start camera on the computer the zv1 will power up out of standby

[@KyleWattsTV]

I don’t think it will. I believe you have to turn in the camera after the computer is on

[@leb3320]

@@KyleWattsTV thanks, it would be a very helpful feature as I could mount the camera in the studio when used in webcam mode and not have to touch it... Not today hey!

[@just_tashatx]

What usb cable is needed

[@franciscoavila375]

Messirve!

[@bltpod]

I did all of these steps, yet when I hook it up on Streamyard it shows "imaging edge webcam" on my Mac rather than what my camera is actually showing. Any tips?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Make sure “control with smart phone” is off and “pc remote” is turned on

[@bltpod]

@@KyleWattsTV I double checked and the "control with smart phone" is in fact off and the "pc remote" is in fact on.

[@RealJulioSJR]

Change the cable you're using, that could be why. There's a possibility that your camera doesn't recognize the cable you're currently using.

[@AverageDadOfficial]

HELP!! i have followed the steps in your video but when i choose the camera in OBS i just see a Sony imaging edge icon?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Maybe obs won’t work with Sony imaging? Another option is that Sony just updated the firmware on the Sony zv1 like a couple of weeks ago that give the camera a “streaming” mode in the menu so then it’s just plug and play and Sony imaging isn’t needed.

[@AverageDadOfficial]

@@KyleWattsTV hey, I figured it out. My iMac is running big sur so I updated the firmware on the camera using my windows laptop... all sorted now 👌 Should be able to start live streaming soon 👍

[@KyleWattsTV]

@@AverageDadOfficial awesome

[@Jekadoom]

it was the same for me... I am using zoom

[@AverageDadOfficial]

@@Jekadoom I gave up 😂

[@MotivationNamaste]

hey so I got my ZV1 cam and Final Cut Pro, and altho the cam does come up when I connect with usb, I does NOT create an image or live feed, in other words, when I click import, and then zv1, it does not show a picture, what am I doing wrong ?

[@sgwee84]

does the idle time of the live streaming affect the camera turning off and on? or has this have something to do with the new firmware update? Have trouble with the camera turning off and during my live shows..

[@KyleWattsTV]

I haven’t had this happen with mine yet. Haven’t used it to live stream since I did the new firmware yet though so maybe it’s from that?

[@danielzynn7795]

I have the ZV-1, I got it mostly because I wanted a better product that had impressive imaging. I use it with a new mac mini M1 2020. However, I have noticed many issues with the USB keeping the camera charged and functional during important zoom meetings. I just downloaded this software again in hopes that I needed an update. So far, disappointed with the issues I am experiencing during long meetings, even though its plugged in.

[@KyleWattsTV]

Do you have the “usb power supply” turned to on in the menu? That should allow the camera to be powered by the computer. At least that’s how mine has been working

[@danielzynn7795]

@@KyleWattsTV Yeah, I have that setting. set up. It's strange, it kind of decides when it wants to happen. Occurred during an interview last week. I am taking an exam online and cant have that happen.

[@prodbyblackxneck]

Im having trouble finding if the usb port is the only option. I just got a mini HDMI to HDMI cable for the ZV1 and havent found any info about how to set it up for stream that way. So far OBS sees the camera but no image is showing up and the ZV1 still says connect a USB cable when the mini HDMI cable is plugged in.

[@KyleWattsTV]

I veil e you have to use the usb cable for live streaming

[@JuneAndJessyTV]

I tried following this but still doesn’t work for me . I’m stuck at the download part I need help . ASAP

[@Jekadoom]

finally I made it

[@KyleWattsTV]

I wish these settings and programs just worked better/easier. Glad you got it figured out

[@HTXMediaLLC]

How you plug it into Mac

[@bigbeauner]

my webcam goes black whenever anything touches lr.moves the camera

[@fantasyscholarsbaseball569]

When I plug my camera into my MacBook Air it does not recognize it. It was just working a couple days ago.

[@KyleWattsTV]

Not really sure what’s happing here. You didn’t do any updates to the computer or camera? Didn’t change any setting on the camera?

[@fantasyscholarsbaseball569]

@@KyleWattsTV Thank you for responding! I actually did figure it out but I just used a different USB cable which is odd because the other one still shows that it is working due to being able to charge the camera.

[@kayberry6292]

I had hoped that the latest v2.01 firmware for the ZV-1 would make additional software or hardware unnecessary but Sony's download page says it only supports Mac Os 10.14 and later. Has anyone tried it with Os 10.13 (High Sierra)?

[@susudeer]

how set your light?

[@KyleWattsTV]

I have a “how I light my KZbin studio” video on my channel

[@susudeer]

@@KyleWattsTV thanks!!

[@erikshirkey]

This is great. But my sony zv1 does not stay charged. I put it on usb power supply too.

[@TamrynSherriffs]

Did you solve this? This is happening to me too.

[@carbjj]

Do you still need Imaging Edge with the new firmware update?

[@KyleWattsTV]

No, unfortunately I made this video like a week before that update.

[@carbjj]

@@KyleWattsTV still a great video though. I just got the camera, specifically for using with streamyard so thanks.

[@Tech702]

Thanks but can't get it to work based on this tutorial. Nothing happens after I install the software and plug it in.

[@KyleWattsTV]

The other thing you can do is update the zv1 to the new firmware (2.0) and Sony put in a mode in the menu called “usb streaming” if you select that it turns the camera to a plug and play with out the Sony imaging edge app. Sony did this firmware after I made this video

[@Tech702]

@@KyleWattsTV that did the trick. Thank you good sir.

[@KyleWattsTV]

@@Tech702 I’m not sure how highly the resolution goes but at least it works

[@Tech702]

@@KyleWattsTV I’m able to hit 1080 with Streamyard, so it serves my purposes. Appreciate the help.

[@sinvtr]

how do you connect the camera to the mac in order to transfer files?

[@KyleWattsTV]

Micro usb cable, but make sure pc remote is turned off for transferring files.

[@reinliu5090]

It seems that it doesn't work on my m1 Mac mini. My computer can't detect the camera while I'm using Zoom or facetime.

[@KyleWattsTV]

In the firmware update they put out on the zv1 it will have a new section called “usb streaming” on the menu and once you turn it on and plug it in it should work. You won’t need to use the Sony imaging edge app anymore

[@reinliu5090]

@@KyleWattsTV wow that turns out to work! Thank you so much! For a second I wanted to sell my mac but now I feel good!

[@KyleWattsTV]

@@reinliu5090 good to hear!

[@TheMattJames]

@@KyleWattsTV where is the usb streaming option? is it in the zv1 settings? the mac? please help

[@TheShaadKhan]

I followed all the steps but the footage is very laggy it's like 20 fps, I tried everything unable to fix the lagg please help

[@KyleWattsTV]

After I made this video, Sony released a firmware update to the camera to add a “usb streaming” function in the menu which make the camera plug and play as a webcam with out having to use imaging edge

[@TheShaadKhan]

@@KyleWattsTV what I do to fix it?

[@BastiAdventures]

Great content! Got the ZV1 to add to my Twitch streaming setup. Are you sure you can achieve continuous power via USB with a MacBook Pro? My battery appears to be draining slowly (2-3 hours of USB streaming). Ordered a dummy battery to get over this hump.

[@KyleWattsTV]

Well I guess mine seemed to stay on for quite awhile. But I guess maybe it just adds to battery life. I’ll have to take another look at it. I know Sony just updated the firmware on the zv1 to make it a plug and play with out the Sony edge app so maybe that changed something as well

[@victorchu964]

Does this work on M1?

[@KyleWattsTV]

It should. I don’t personally have one to try it though

[@CalmRelaxYT]

👌😁

[@badykathy]

😭😭😭 I have the MacBook Air and the cord thing doesn’t fit 😢 can someone pls help me find a cord to connect my camera to my MacBook 13

[@KyleWattsTV]

You probably need a micro usb to usb c cable

[@googleuser9387]

Can I just use an iMac? Cuz it's not working!

[@KyleWattsTV]

Yes iMac will work as well