How To Use Your Smartphone As A Webcam For Free

This video shows you how to use your smartphone as a webcam for free. You can connect your Android, iPhone, or iPad to StreamYard as a camera source using this free app.
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Using your phone as a webcam is easy with the Iriun app. You can use the free version and connect your Android, iPhone, or iPad to your Mac or PC, then connect your smartphone webcam to StreamYard.
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[@StreamYard]

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[@darriusharris3020]

This actually work fast!! Thanks for getting straight to the point and giving clear directions!

[@StreamYard]

Glad to hear! Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@THEJO.E]

Dope!!! thank you this is perfect

[@Yomiysuscosas]

As always awesome advice Dee. I will add my old phone to my streams now. Thank you.

[@DeeNimmin]

Thank you. :-)

[@UrbanVanlife]

I’m going to test this out . Thanks for a good find mate

[@itsrumexa]

ooh I needed this, tysm Dee!! :))

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@Sq_med23]

Thanks so much man now I have no hassle on online class thx!

[@KalabTempleman]

Great work guys!!!

[@mrjourney5940]

Great sharing. Tried this app before works well. While there is no latency issue with usb, if u record music like playing a guitar there is a tiny weeny bit of latency on video (for sound best to add a sound card ofcourse). But not obvious, only for the trained visuals and ears. ✌

[@clasheen]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@MagicPrepper]

Dee, thanks for this video, you just made my live stream 10x cleaner

[@jaracky]

Perfect Idid try this morning, it did work right away ! great tuto .. thank buddy ! I am from Paris France

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@Lifeshopemediastudio]

That's so easy. Thanks Dee and Streamyard for sharing. I need to set that up. Maybe I can use my camera as a second source

[@DeeNimmin]

Yes, you could add multiple sources by opening each one in its own browser.

[@MediPure-Official]

@@DeeNimmin is there an example video of this?

[@medialex78]

@@DeeNimmin What does that exactly mean? Do I have to use a different browser for each phone or just another tab in the same browser for each phone?

[@SilverCraftSurvival]

This is very helpful thx dee💯❤️🔥🔥

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@GearheadSchool]

I just tried this on an Android phone and it works like a champ! I have been struggling for weeks to do this with a GoPro 9 and it has been a nightmare. I had this working flawlessly in 10 minutes. Thanks for this!

[@DeeNimmin]

Yea! Love hearing that.

[@StreamYard]

Glad it helped!

[@guesswhattv6100]

I really appreciate this.. made so much difference. Thanks alot

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@LLNCAROLINAS]

Awesome tutor Dee. Very easy to follow along

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks, Andrew!

[@MyEClassinBytes]

I will try this soon. Thanks for this tutorial! 😀

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks for watching it!

[@cbdheadquarters]

Incredible video and so helpful. Very easy to follow. I always say “your the mobile man” thanks for sharing

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

This is really helpful! I’ve thought about doing livestreams for my channel, but I don’t know how to do it! I’m an artist and my channel is devoted to helping people relax using art.

[@WIM8]

Thanks for the tutorial - worked wonders and is very helpful

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@tahfeemzunairahanshi6378]

Thank youuu sooo much. Really it helps me a lot !!

[@StreamYard]

You're welcome! Glad it helped. Are you an Android or iOS user? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@queenideas]

Wow! this is great! I will try it. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@WallBreakerOfficial]

This info should be a game changer for creators on a budget. Not having to have an independent camera to get started is huge.

[@DeeNimmin]

Exactly!!

[@heavymetalchef5132]

Great info Dee!

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks man!!!

[@friggsymusic]

Very helpful and worked first time. Thanks Dee

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@technickr]

Hi, does this work with an external microphone w/o loosing sync? On Elgato's EpocCam Pro I am always loosing sync, even using the cabled connectivity :-(

[@DeeNimmin]

Late reply here 😊 You’ll have to test it with your system to see. I’ve found a lot of sync issues come from a low upload speed or an older graphics card. Have you found any ways to connect a cam that didn’t cause a sync issue?

[@SerenityStudioArt]

Ty Dee for the great info ! I just searched on streamyard channel but can’t find a video on how to stream with multiple cameras. Can you help?

[@DeeNimmin]

There's a few ways to do this based on your budget. The free way would be to open a new browser for each camera source, turn off the audio on all of them except the one you want, and add them as guests.

[@SerenityStudioArt]

@@DeeNimmin Ah ok thank you!

[@EmprendeRapeando]

Wow... extremely useful! I guess I can use this same method for recording... let’s say... in Loom & zoom ?

[@DeeNimmin]

This should work for Zoom. 👍🏻

[@SinnisjInsulator]

That would be extremely useful to make lives on KZbin.

[@craigpbill]

Thanks D

[@NeelsWorld]

I have been using Iriun for quite some time. Iriun by far is one of the best. Other options include IvCam, Droid Cam etc. Also, if you use OBS, obsdroid is worth checking out.

[@DeeNimmin]

Hey Neel! All of those are great, but like you said, Iriun seems to work the best for me.

[@NeelsWorld]

@@DeeNimmin All my recent videos are made using OBS plus Iriun

[@JohnPullum]

Super cool ideas. Dee is such a genius.

[@DeeNimmin]

lol Thanks, John.

[@JohnPullum]

@@DeeNimmin No need to LOL, it's true. :)

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

Thanks Dee this is good stuff👍👍👍

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks! Happy to help.

[@iseashia]

GREAT INFORMATION!!! 🥰

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@InsideTheEyeOfTheStorm]

Does this work in basic or is the upgrade required. On the free version there is no cam/mic under the gear icon, only settings. When I enter settings and click audio in the drop down box the Iruin is present and allows me to use my smart phones audio. But when I attempt the same for camera, only my webcam is present in the drop down box. If using your smart phone as a webcam can only be achieved by upgrading your subscription then stating this fact would save new customers of Streamyard a ton of time

[@polandboy]

Thanks for the information

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks for watching!

[@reelbytes6447]

Great idea! I subbed

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks!

[@MillenniumMeditationsWorship]

I can use this for our FaceBook live streams! Thank you!

[@DeeNimmin]

Yes, you can.

[@Smithsgold]

Very useful thanks

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@PetConnectionInternational]

This is super helpful! My phone is way better than my old DSLR so I use it for all my filming 😅

[@StreamYard]

Are you using iPhone or Android? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@PetConnectionInternational]

@@StreamYard I'm using Android - Google Pixel 4a 🙂 does that affect the best apps to use?

[@StreamYard]

@@PetConnectionInternational not really.

[@RebuksTV]

Thanks for informative sharing how to use stream yard live. God Bless

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@tereimiklos3907]

Great! Can this solution handle manual settings, like manual focus/exposure/color temperature? And does it recognize external bluetooth mics?

[@DeeNimmin]

For all of that, look into Filmic Pro. You’ll need an HDMI cable and an inexpensive capture card ($20) but you’ll get all of that (except the audio) with the best possible quality.

[@videoninja3398]

@@DeeNimmin thanks. A bit complicated though:-)

[@JudgeMeUnforgiven]

Thank you

[@DeeNimmin]

Happy to help!

[@TheGamingExperiment]

Nice!

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks!

[@UPENLIVE]

Awesome channel awesome video 😎👍

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks!

[@vanlifethetravelinfranksho5611]

The day that my phone actually hooks into my computer and they talk to each other is the day that I will drop dead from a heart attack from shock.

[@DeeNimmin]

It should work perfectly with this app.

[@crishl19]

how do you do it with continuity for iphones ?

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! Please contact our 24/7 live tech support at streamyard.com/contact We are happy to help! - Katie 🦆

[@Costume_CO]

Morning Dee!

[@DeeNimmin]

Hello there!

[@MojoKickz]

Can I use elgato Epocam instead?

[@StreamYard]

Yeah, you totally can! Epoccam works great on SY. 🦆~Dana

[@Hiltonliveparanormalnews79]

Using this on my TMobile wifi network

[@splitrock323]

Great software. But...My iPhone camera is not showing up on the StreamYard choices for cameras. I am using the free version. Phone connected to same WiFi and connected via a cable.

[@StreamYard]

Do you have the Iriun software installed as well? On Mac, you may need to go into System Preferences and approve their software to get the camera to work. If you find you’re still stuck, please reach out to our Support Team, at StreamYard.com/contact. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@createpeace]

Does my computer need to have a certain OS? I'm using a macbook pro from 2015 and a new iphone. Thank you!

[@StreamYard]

Hey! Here are our requirements: support.streamyard.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061299051-StreamYard-Requirements - Katie 🦆

[@createpeace]

Thank you, found that a tad confusing. The sheet says that iOS 11-12.2: is supported but for audio-only (no camera support). What does that mean? Meanwhile, I can record on my Streamyard, fuzzy since it's the free version. So what part of my IOS is it that won't be supported? Or is it saying with my phone as the webcam the computer will only support audio? Thank you for any clarity you can offer.

[@StreamYard]

Hey! If your iPhone is on iOS 11-12.2, Mobile Safari will not be able to access the camera, but it will be able to access the microphone. This is a limitation of the features within those iOS versions. If your phone is completely up to date, you should have no problem. This does not affect your computer at all. - Katie 🦆

[@createpeace]

Great! Thank you. I'll check it all out.

[@FujiXH1]

it works with wlan too with smooth video

[@DeeNimmin]

Good to know, thanks!

[@JenniferSnell_]

When I go to stream yard, it's not finding the iriun. I have downloaded the program to my phone and computer.

[@StreamYard]

Please reach out to our support team at streamyard.com/contact so that we can help you!

[@lfy2139]

I have installed Iriun on my phone. However after installed it showed: To use USB connect the cable and enable USB debugging. When I clicked on enable USB debugging , it prompted Turn on Developer option first? Do I need to set my phone as developer mode?

[@DeeNimmin]

Some Androids ask for this. You could try IVcam as an alternative to this app, it works the exact same way. See if that prompts the same thing. I run developer mode on my Android and it’s fine. You just get some more options to choose from.

[@mrwassim956]

it is not connecting to my pc for some reason dose it matter that my pc is wired connection while it's trying to use wifi? Thank you so much for the video!

[@DeeNimmin]

Put them both on the same. That is probably the reason it's not working.

[@iSpike]

✨⭐️✨AWESOME✨⭐️✨👍🏻

[@DeeNimmin]

Thanks my man!

[@RobertoChibbaro]

Why i can't use my phone via the link i can get inside Streamyard Studio?

[@StreamYard]

If you set up a phone as a second camera, you can absolutely do that. The reason you would use this method from the video is if you want to use your smartphone’s camera as the camera from your computer. It’s a “handshake” system, where they require having an app and desktop software to communicate, an unlock the phone so you can access the camera from your computer. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@RobertoChibbaro]

@@StreamYard Thank You Christian!

[@imatt42]

Why not send a link to your phone from StreamYard and join via the link? Just curious what benefit this method has over joining the stream via a link.

[@DeeNimmin]

That’s a good question. You can have control over the camera doing it this way, vs no control when doing it the other way. The free version of this app is limited but the paid version gives you manual video controls. IVcam gives you even more controls (another app). Opening another browser for an additional cam source is fine for computers that can handle it, but weaker machines can struggle to do this smoothly.

[@youngjerold8361]

Phone successfully connected to my PC but Streamyard does not show "iriun webcam" in the dropdown. How do I get windows to regognize it?

[@StreamYard]

Are you running the Iriun Cam software on your PC, in addition to the mobile app? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@BillyTheTrap]

Can you use 2 phones together?

[@DeeNimmin]

You need to open each one in it’s own browser. Every cam source can be added by opening a new browser.

[@BillyTheTrap]

@@DeeNimmin awesome!

[@msharoff]

Can you used multiple phones at the same time?

[@StreamYard]

You can. Just send the guest link from StreamYard to each broadcast. Be sure to also mute the microphone on the devices. For Iriun, you can try using multiple devices. See how it reacts. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@AerinASMR]

Does this work for chrome book users?

[@DeeNimmin]

Good question. Go to the site and see if it’s compatible. I don’t have a chrome book to test this.

[@AerinASMR]

Thanks - I just did my first livestream on the weekend but I just used my webcam - it went well and a few of my Subscribers were there, gained a new one and am getting quite a few views after the fact on it now. It was a very positive experience so I want to do it again and get better

[@benjamintran1088]

I scanned the .exe file with VirusTotal and it showed that there's one " Trojan.Kryptik!1.66AB (CLASSIC)" with the Rising anti virus scanner, is it safe to unpack the .exe?

[@DeeNimmin]

I just spent some time looking online for that and it appears to be a false positive. I’m also not able to replicate the warning. Perhaps try different malware/virus software to compare. I haven’t had any issues with this exe or app. That said, if you’re uncomfortable with it, good alternatives are EpocCam and iVCam.

[@508Magnets]

is there a way to do this with a chromebook?

[@StreamYard]

If they software option you choose supports Chromebook, yes. The process would be virtually identical. Maybe check out Droidcam? Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@deaconlj31]

The web URL for Iriun is not working. Is there site down?

[@StreamYard]

I just tested the link, and Iriun's website is working. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@KhalidMohidin]

I'm having trouble. Streamyard on my laptop doesn't pick up the Iriun camera.

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! Please reach out to our support team at streamyard.com/contact so that they can help you 😊 -Sam 🦆

[@KalabTempleman]

💯

[@SWACBUZZ]

When I click iriun in streamyard it flickers the camera and a black screen saying please start iriun. Anybody know why streamyard is doing that?

[@StreamYard]

Did you try restarting your computer to free up resources? I think it's the Iriun software not being able to start your camera. Try a restart and see if the Iriun software still flickers. If you feel like you still need help, please reach out to our Support Team here: streamyard.com/contact Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@SWACBUZZ]

@@StreamYard I ended up deleting it and using Camo instead. It works better for me.

[@iseanyable2009]

hihi this was working great with my iPhone X until I recently upgraded my wifi network, it is no longer connecting to my iPhone X even when both my laptop and iPhone X is on the same network. Although it works just fine when I am using my iPhone 12 Pro Max.. Anyone have any idea why..? ):

[@StreamYard]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that you had an issue on StreamYard. Please contact our 24/7 live tech support at streamyard.com/contact We are happy to help! - Katie 🦆

[@KalabTempleman]

🙌🙌🙌

[@crossoverradio1]

Why is lagging with cable hooked up it looks so much better but it freezes

[@StreamYard]

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear that you had an issue on StreamYard. Please contact our 24/7 live tech support at streamyard.com/contact We are happy to help! - Katie 🦆

[@englishwithneil]

I have an old iPhone 6 and it didn’t work. I then tried it with an iPhone 11 and it worked with no problems. Just a note to anyone watching this; this may not work with older iPhone models.

[@StreamYard]

It’s likely dependent on the version of OS. Some devices may not be supported because they can’t run a version of the OS.

[@najaalston]

This is not working on streamyard. Its not recognizing it

[@martinstudios316]

Just sign in with streamyard on your phone.

[@DeeNimmin]

This is for people who want to run streamyard on a computer.

[@sahar11084]

👏👏👏

[@laurynjoyce]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DeeNimmin]

❤

[@TheWorldSucks]

That's not Nick Nimmin

[@DeeNimmin]

Gotta wake up pretty early in the morning to fool you.

[@TheWorldSucks]

@@DeeNimmin oh a Nimmin too. I guess you guys are genetically good presenters!

[@BoyanMoskov]

not working - StreamYard can't find iriun webcam...

[@StreamYard]

Did you also try restarting your computer? Iriun (and most software), require you to restart or provide camera access via your system preferences. Christian Karasiewicz 🦆

[@noeliaroman4]

Hi. Ok. I have the phone as a web cam, but If I need to also use the computer for people to see my face and the phone to show my hands to my public, how can I do this without the mic issues as there is a noise. I am a cardmaking and crochet teacher and I need to demonstrate my hands while I talk to people. I can't find the way to this and I will have to cancel my suscription. :(

[@DeeNimmin]

You need 2 camera sources. Make 1 source your main source in Streamyard, and then send yourself the guest code inside of Streamyard, and make your 2nd device the "guest." Make sure to turn off the audio for the guest. You might have to play with your audio settings to reduce audio echoes if you hear any, Streamyard has an option for that too. Wear headphones to remove it.

[@noeliaroman4]

@@DeeNimmin that’s what I am doing. But then the noise😖😖 even when i put the mic 🎤 off and volume of my cel in 0.