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Webcam without paid software

I saw this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=509981 on how to use your phone as a webcam without any paid apps. It says to use mymobiler and an app called Vh Screen to capture the mymobiler camera stream (it will recognize the feed as a webcam). The problem is it suggest using mymobiler but with the Fuze/Touch Pro if you turn on the camera it doesn't stream through mymobiler (you just get a black screen but the menus show up).
So I did the following and it works as a video camera but I can't get sound yet.
1) Connected Fuze to PC using the tv-out cables. I use the freeware DScaler on my PC to get the input from the tv-out cables onto my PC: http://www.dscaler.org/dscaler4.htm
2) Used VH screen capture driver to capture the dscaler feed http://www.hmelyoff.com/index.php?section=8
3) Use MSN Messenger and it works as a 'video' camera but no sound was being transmitted.
Any ideas? I think the problem is that DScaler is not transmitting audio.
Thanks

I don't know about the way you are doing it, but Qik does streaming video and audio from your mobile phone for free.
www.qik.com

thanks - I know about Qik...it's very hard on batteries and you can't use it for other messenger apps. I was hoping to get a universal 'webcam' so you can use it for regular chats and skype, etc.

haha i'm not sure where i picked this up from, might have just been fuze mobility
BUT vzochat.com does free video messaging! they have a pc client and a winmo client. i installed it and used it with two friends - one has an HD the other has a tilt. the tilt camera had issues but the hd worked great, minus some feedback (prob volume too high) and htey have a pc client too.
that sort of kinda not really acts as a webcam but it's still cool!

lmao yeah vzo chat might have been from fuzemobility and i think the poster of that article is the original poster of this thread. Again vzo chat only works in vzo chat. I think the OP is looking for a webcam that work with other software like yahoo and msn and skype.

ptyindian said:
lmao yeah vzo chat might have been from fuzemobility and i think the poster of that article is the original poster of this thread.
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correctomundo

Yeah I did post on Qik and VZO in the past Both are good for what they are. I'm hoping to take it one step further so it can work in more apps though. I'm going to tinker with some more wires tonight while pressing 'record' in the video to see if that gets audio throughput.

OK- to get audio just plugin in a 3.5mm headset. Here is the entire thing step by step: http://www.fuzemobility.com/using-your-fuze-as-a-webcam/

[Q] Webcam

So, wondering if there is any good "webcam" apps out there yet? Tried Qik, not exactly what I'm looking for even on the live stream... Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

I think you may be able to use the Ustream Broadcasting app...or Fring for video chat

If you're looking for something that lets you use the phone as a webcam for your computer then look for an app called "USB Webcam" from Placaware in the market
It's a bit buggy but it's the only app of its kind (that I know of)
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I use Orb through the browser. Works like a charm.

DROIDCAM...works absolutely perfect! This is by far one of the easiest webcam apps to navigate also...easier to setup then most of them.

Team Viewer App on G2x - The Best RDC?

First, confirming that Android TV works over 4G and WiFi on my G2x on all of the remote computers I've accessed.
My purposes for this app is for remote tech support for family and friends. I was looking for an app that was affordable, and one that I could use both my laptop/DT and Droid to access other computers.
Haven't had a single force close and I've tried just about every option available in the app. [Currently running CM7 #103 on faux123's OC/UV.]
Couple great things about the app:
1. EASY to use.. (install app, install client on remote PC, Input ID/Pass to Connect)
2. FAST interface. Even with 4G I was able to quickly run around on Desktops. The mouse uses touch-screen control. The keyboard works great. I haven't tested this in "optimized quality" yet. But you can adjust the quality based on your needs.
3. FEATURES are enough for any remote tech support. I haven't tested it for remote TV/Movie viewing from PC to Droid.. but I don't think TV is regularly used for that purpose anyway.
4. Oh.. and of course, TV is FREE. I've had a few people recommend LogMeIn, but the app costs a mint and the RDP client for PC to PC access is licensed at another montly/yearly rate... The WYSE app is another popular app (Still expensive), but TV just seems easier to use for both Droid & PC-based Remote Viewing.
Please let me know if anyone has had an equal or better experience with PocketCloud or any of the Microsoft RDP apps. For now, this seems like the best free (client-based) app available for remote win/mac desktop viewing/control.
Note: I'm aware there are threads for this app in other phone model forums. The purpose of this was to confirm the apps reliability on G2x (running CM7) and further explain the features available in comparison to other similar apps.

I been using it since I got my G2X back in feb. could'nt use it on my My Touch 3G. Cant wait to get next years 4.5+ inch quad core phones. The Dell Streak should have sat out a year and lost some weight lol.

Yea i've been using TV since i got my g2x also, it's great. Free and e z to use and works really well... i use it to spy on my girl when im gone with the web cam. j/k... no really

What is the nameof the app?
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Team viewer
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Just tried out TV with my G2x on my work computer and is so smooth running on the G2x. Very impressed in the app

Been using team viewer on the g2x for a while now. Works excellently. Been using it mostly to start up my Minecraft server for my buddies when I'm not at home lol.
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Does it stream sound from your pc to phone? Allow you to mount ur SD card as a network drive on the PC, etc?

I would love this

[Q] Android camera As Webcam

Hi, Can we use Android mobile camera As webcam on PC? as nokia symbian mobile camera attachd with pc.

eyeskiller581 said:
Hi, Can we use Android mobile camera As webcam on PC? as nokia symbian mobile camera attachd with pc.
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noboy have answer of this Q?

I searched for a while and found nothing for that.
I think it isnt possible.. but you can make a videochat like a hangout on Google+ or via Skype!

eyeskiller581 said:
Hi, Can we use Android mobile camera As webcam on PC? as nokia symbian mobile camera attachd with pc.
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That should depend on your phone's brand, since Camera hardware's drivers will be required to be installed on your pc and then a 3rd party application to control things, so you should search for specific phone like: "HTC Legend camera as WEB CAM for PC" Threads, try googling it...

Dude, first link on google. Alot different programs to use your phone as webcam, just via WLAN. Search for this on google and hit the first link:
"use android phone as webcam"

Live Video Feed from phone/pc to SmartWatch

I'm looking for some solution to get a live video feed from a phone, or better from a distant PC or IP-cam via phone. Anyone know how to do this?
I've seen the app (Watcher - SmartWatch Camera). Have anyone used it and does it work well? I have not tried it since I don't have a SmartWatch. This is the deal maker/breaker, so I'll only buy it if this works.
So if it does work, how could I get the IP-cam-feed bridged from internet to my mobile and then to my watch? Right now I'm using IP Webcam to put a feed from my phones camera on to the local net, which works great, but I have no idea how to get this video fed from phone to watch which uses Bluetooth...

The developer of the "Watcher" app has another app called "Android Script" which allows you to write your own Sony SmartWatch apps using JavaScript... you might be able to do what you want that way.
Also, the app works really well on my S3. The range is surprisingly good too... I can watch video from anywhere in my house when the phone is in my lounge.

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I'm looking for some solution to get a live video feed from a phone, or better from a distant PC or IP-cam via phone. Anyone know how to do this?
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SmartWatch WebCam Viewer is what you're looking for. I have it pulling a feed from a Foscam I have. Unfortunately it does not appear to support multiple cams so I had to pick the most important from the set of cams I have.
The res on the watch is low, and it is dark to begin with, so viewing a 1080p feed full of light and dark spots due to shade is not that great. But it definitely works. You can adjust the image refresh rate as well. You will most likely need to figure out the URL for the still image for your cam. I already had mine as I needed them for my home automation system. As with everything else with this watch, go into understanding the constraints and benefits it provides and you will be happy.