Hey guys, there a lot of great apps out there that allow us to configure our Android camera as an IP camera, or as a USB webcam for video chats such as skype. We seem to have hit a dead end however, when it comes to Google's Video Chat. For whatever reason (to my knowledge) app developers have not been able to figure out a way to make the camera accessible to Google's Video Chats. It's not a huge problem, but its frustrating, in that solutions such as MJPG drivers that work for other video clients don't work with Google's. Has anyone found a fix or dug into this problem?
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Does anyone know of a way to view someone's webcam using your ATT Tilt.
I am asking because my parents and I chat using windows live messenger. Obviously you can video chat if you are on the computer but there are times that they want to show me things and a video chat would be more beneficiary. Any ideas? I thought I saw something simular to this question a while ago on the forums but I was unable to find it in my search.
as far as i know the current pocket msg dont support any type of video calls
MSPortrait is currently the closest to achieving what you want to do, but its development seems to have ground to a halt and it can't use the front camera (Kaiser)
Live messenger supports voice clips in either direction but not video
Orb allows you to view and listen to a PCs webcam but it is only 1 way
I have Emailed the developers of Portrait at MS and they stated they will let me know of any updates as they are released.
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Here is a solution for those that want to do video chat with there TILT ... works from Phone to PC (haven't tried Phone to phone yet) ... also you can use this with MSN / YAHOO / ICQ ect Chat apps
http://www.octro.com/
Now if only the TILT had a Camera on the FRONT!!
Guys,
It does seem to me that Skype randomly dropped the ball; Fring does not support video chat anymore, and other video chat application do not support PC to Android functionality. The technology is HERE; however why are all of these video products limiting themselves in this way? Is creating a PC app that difficult? I just don't understand. It seems so obvious!!! It's the ONE SINGLE THING that we cannot get and are looking for.
Sales pitch they don't want you to know
Even though we all know that video chat will work with Wifi (that we pay for already) -- I really believe that these big corporations really want to release Video Chat at the same time LTE will be realeased with newer phones that, again, will already have front facing camera when some of us currently have already technology already. Skype is releasing Video chat to Verizon exclusively which will give an incentive for people to want to go to Verizon to use video chat. This technology already exist but they would like for us to use it at a price (buying a new phone and switching to Verizon if we didn't do so already). That is why Skype does not do video chat, when they can! Fring to Yahoo messenger does not want to use video chat, when they can! Fring to MSN messenger does not want to use video chat when they can! Fring PC to Phone does not exist and they want it to stay that way as well as Tango PC to Phone does not exist as well.
What we need is PC to PHONE VIDEO Chat -- how hard is that ?
Thats my 2 cents. Please let me know if you guys agree on this idea of trying to sell video chat for more money then just releasing it for free. I have tried to find PC to Android video chat functionality and I cannot. Please enlighten me if you guys have or know of this technology that works!
Thanks.
We have moved to Android and IOS devices now namely DroidX and iPad leaving behind our HTC Touch and Diamond.
We don't want to junk or even sell our previous devices since they have sentimental values. I was thinking to put them to use at lease. Is there any software I can install to turn those two device into a security cam?
They are both wifi capable, WM5 and WM6 operating system. I have used them as a BT webcam before, now I am looking a way that I can use them as a Wifi webcam that can stream video over the internet to my own server/hosting or may use Ustream or any other streaming service alike with a host PC.
If can record a video to the server will be much better so I can review it later. It will be perfect if there is a motion detection that could save me space and time in reviewing the videos.
Can this be done?
It's been a while since I post here, I will really appreciate if someone could help me with this.
Yes you can
Just download IP Webcam from the Google Play Market. It does exactly what you want. It runs an HTTP server so you can connect to it in a variety of ways, as listed on the main page in the browser, once you connect.
Good Play is for Android!!! He has a WM6
Curious if its possible to remap the video call option to automatically use tango, skype, or some other video calling service? I have NO CLUE what the native video call option is????? is it proprietary like iPhone Facetime? or carrier based? or what?
Since I'm on T-mobile in the USA - I'd like to remap that to use a compatible option . THANKS
Tango
Have you downloaded Tango for your Optimus yet? I'm not sure what you're trying to do. Please give better details.
tlee422 said:
Have you downloaded Tango for your Optimus yet? I'm not sure what you're trying to do. Please give better details.
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I understand what he's trying to do. ie when he goes into his contacts and hits video call, instead of making a normal video call, he wants it to connect via skype instead.
in theory this would be possible, but then the reciever would also need skype...
projectsome said:
I understand what he's trying to do. ie when he goes into his contacts and hits video call, instead of making a normal video call, he wants it to connect via skype instead.
in theory this would be possible, but then the reciever would also need skype...
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That's exactly right... from contacts hitting the video call button the phone using an outside method of video chat... What is the default method anyways? is it some proprietary protocol like Apple's FaceTime? or is it carrier based or what?
Another great question would be, is there anything that would interface from the optimus to a facetime device? is there facetime for android? All my friends and family have iPhone's, and NO ONE has Optimus 3D or android's at all - hence the reason for wanting to use another video call client.
Hi Araltd,
My experience is only for Tango.
Currently you can Tango another Tango users from within your contact list.
Tango supports PC, Android 2.1 or higher, Windows Phones, iPhones (3GS and newer), iPod touch fourth-generation and iPads. That means you can Video Chat with other platforms.
You should give Tango a try. You’ll enjoy it!
Android Devices
- Download Tango from the Android Market here: http://bit.ly/lERnBS (choose to open in 'Market' when prompted)
Apple Devices
- Download Tango from the Apple App Store here: http://bit.ly/lpK8XN (iPhone, iPod, iPad)
I am in the same boat as you; all my friends are iOS users. I just can’t get away from Androids freedom!
Camera Stream
Turn your smartphone into spycam similar to IP webcam
and stream LIVE video from smartphone camera to any number of PCs, Macs and mobile devices over WiFi
Camera Stream allows your smartphone or tablet to shoot and stream live video with sound as wireless network IP camera with multiple viewing options. Easily view your mobile camera video on any other mobile or desktop platform with web browser. Stream your real time surveillance video inside WiFi network even without internet access to any number of other devices. Camera Stream turns your phone into a spycam for easy broadcasting of video like dedicated ipcam does, so you can use it like a regular nanny cam, spy cam or pet monitor.
Camera Stream features:
• Broadcast MJPEG video stream over local WiFi to multiple devices, PC or Mac
• View camera video with audio from many devices at the same time
• High quality audio streaming in .wav format
• Flashlight to stream video in the night or dark environment
• Password protection while accessing the video stream from the web
• Easy to use with simple user interface
Download Camera Stream app at Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vinternete.camerastream
Please rate the app and leave comments at Google Play!
Download Camera Stream .apk-file directly from the app website:
http://apps.vinternete.com/downloads/CameraStream-1.1.apk
Camera Stream app website:
http://vinternete.com
Please, share your thoughts about the app!
thanks ..
Thank you for your kind word! What would you like to be added in the next version for you?
wow nice... so cool
Thank you! What would you like to have in the next version?
Versions for iOS and Windows Phone are coming soon
I appreciate the enthusiasm you seem to have for this app, and I applaud your dedication to soliciting feature requests from the community. However, I'm having a hard time recognizing the benefit of your app over the competition. By your own admission, Camera Stream is a less feature-rich clone of the more established IP Camera (which I already use). Can you help me understand how you plan to set your app apart? What grand vision made you say "I can do better," and kept you up at night toiling away at this project of passion?
Please, take a quick look at the short video review to understand the benefits of our app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRuODkzeowU
Do you like our app?
Your thoughts appreciated!
The new app version is about to arrive.
Hey J.walsh, anyway to live stream while the phone is asleep? I do hear sounds BUT no video. Also, anyway to save the video clips locally?
Please, download the new version of Camera Stream app with video stream being fixed on many devices in this thread or at Google Play! We'll make these features you asked in the next version coming soon!
It works like a charm, thanks for this app, the streaming it's really fast, almost 0 delay.
Thank you! The next version is coming!
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The app is actually pretty nice, but I must use my browser to get the stream.
For example, I stream the camera from my tablet with your app, and use the web cam viewer app
Foscam Viewer Lite on
my mobile phone. It is not able to connect. If you could just connect to the stream like to any other "real" ip cam, this would
be really great!
Cheers
NewBit
We'll work on it!
What would you like to additionally have in the next Camera Stream app version coming soon?
Please, order new features for the next version
Please, order new features for the next version