can we use hd7's primary camera as webcam through any app??
What do you mean by "as webcam"? If it means - "like any cheap USB webcam to work with desktop Skype app" - the answer is "no" (however, with appropriate drivers and phone software it's may be possible - check this topic for details).
If you mean "like an IP-cam", to be able to watch video/picture stream from WP7 - yes, it's very possible with current API but I don't know any app on the markeplace. And I'm not sure about app necessity.
You'd have to install an app on the phone that streams the feed from the camera over the network, and an app+driver on the PC that received the network stream, and fed it into a virtual camera device.
Theoretically possible (although the quality would probably be awful) but not easy. Webcams are all of what, $15 these days?
IP-cams with 3G/4G/Wi-Fi capabilities definitelly are not worth $15 Android, 4 example, has a nice app called IP Webcam so I converted my old, cheap and unused Android phone to the nice IP cam (but no, my wife doesn't cheat me, of course! LOL)
Why not use TANGO app?
PocketCam will let you use your WP7 as a webcam to your computer, and you can use it with MSN, Skype, etc.
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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.
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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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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/
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...
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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...
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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!
One thing i really miss from my time spent with iPhone is airplay, used it everyday.
Since jumping on to WP7 i have searched hi & low for a streaming solution and haven`t found one yet.
So my question, is there any video/music streaming option for Mac to WP7 out there?
That might actually be worth developing. Bear in mind that WP7 users who run OS X PCs are going to be an extremely niche market, though. There are two ways that I can see to do it, though:
* Write a WP7 app that acts as a client for a current streaming service on OS X / iTunes. Make sure the stream can be decoded on the phone and that the service recognizes the app, but neither should be too hard (WP7 already recognizes most of Apple's codecs).
* Write a WP7 app that acts as a client to a dedicated media server app. Write that dedicated media server app, for OS X and possibly other platforms. The server would take care of ensuring WP7 compatibility. You'd need Apple dev tools (which is expensive, for somebody who currently owns no Apple hardware) and knowledge of writing good server code, though.
For HTC phones, you can download "Connected Media" from the HTC section of marketplace. Although not the greatest player, it does allow you to play non-DRM music and videos stored in your library (no streaming) to DLNA receivers. I use it to play to my Linksys Extender of my Media Center every once in a while.
@spokanedj: I think the OP is looking for the other direction, streaming files from the PC (Mac, in this case) to the phone. I'm guessing the goal is working around the limited storage on the phone for people with a really big media library.
I enjoy watching tv-shows when laying in bed, so yes im only interested in streaming.
I saw on https://www.emitapp.com/ that wp7 app coming soon.
I used emit on android, it wasnt perfect but i did the job
Hi,
I am looking to get Skype on my TV. There are a couple of options - tv specific skype cameras, universal skype cameras that can be hooked to any led tv- but these are too expensive. Another option being android tv box that can support skype. Android TV box seem to be the cheaper option as well as they can actually add on a lot of features. But all I could find on amazon is some unknown chinese companies selling android tv box that can support skype. Is there any good brand that I go with, even if it means buying a web cam separately? Any suggestions pls!
Thanks!
moonfang173 said:
Hi,
I am looking to get Skype on my TV. There are a couple of options - tv specific skype cameras, universal skype cameras that can be hooked to any led tv- but these are too expensive. Another option being android tv box that can support skype. Android TV box seem to be the cheaper option as well as they can actually add on a lot of features. But all I could find on amazon is some unknown chinese companies selling android tv box that can support skype. Is there any good brand that I go with, even if it means buying a web cam separately? Any suggestions pls!
Thanks!
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I think, you should first find all the devices that fits to you (hardware, functions, shape, color)
When you get devices' short list you can check and ask for their real functions and issues(find some videos on youtube as well)
After these steps, it seems to me, a few devices left.
I use skype on my UGOOS UT3s without any issues and troubles. Talking to skype wasn't my main task when I bought it, but then I got my PC webcam and start using big screen. Webcamera should be UVC supported.