Did you know you can use your Android phone’s camera as a webcam for your Windows 11 computer? This means you can join video calls and meetings using your phone’s high-quality camera instead of a regular webcam.

What You Need to Know

• This feature is called Mobile devices in Windows 11.
• It lets you connect your Android phone or tablet to your PC and use its camera for video apps.
• You can also view and edit your recent phone photos right from your PC.
• You can switch between your phone’s front and back cameras and pause the video when needed.
• Right now, this feature is being tested by Windows Insiders, so it might not be on all PCs yet.

How to Set Up Your Phone Camera as a Webcam

Follow these simple steps to get started:

Step 1: Open Windows Settings

Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner) and select Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.

Step 2: Go to Bluetooth & Devices

In the Settings window, click on Bluetooth & devices on the left side panel.

Step 3: Find Mobile Devices

On the right side, find and click the Mobile devices box to open it.

Step 4: Manage Device Access

Click the Manage devices button under the option that says “Allow this PC to access your mobile devices.”

Step 5: Turn on “Use as a connected camera”

Look for the option called Use as a connected camera and turn the switch to On.

Step 6: Connect Your Phone

Make sure your Android phone is nearby and connected to your PC (usually via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi). When everything is set up, your phone’s cameras will show up as options you can use as your webcam.

That’s It!

Now you can open any video app like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype and select your phone’s camera as the webcam. Enjoy better video quality and more flexibility without buying extra hardware!

Learn More

If you want to read more details or check if this feature is available on your PC, visit the official Microsoft blog.

Quick Summary

• Windows 11 now lets you use your Android phone’s camera as a webcam.
• You can connect your phone easily through the new Mobile devices setting.
• This feature lets you switch cameras and pause video streams.
• It’s still rolling out to some users, so check if you have it yet.