USB Camera

USB Camera is a useful mobile tool that turns your mobile device into a webcam. With just a USB connection, it allows for quick video recording and photo taking, and users can remotely log in to view the recordings at any time. By connecting a microphone or system audio software, it can also play various videos in real-time or stream live, meeting users' personalized viewing needs. The software boasts strong compatibility and can be installed and run on the vast majority of mobile devices.

Features of USB Camera:

USB Camera can let your android device connect to USB WebCam or video capture card via USB-OTG. You can record video or capture snapshot, OR turn your phone into a wireless IP Camera via build-in RTSP and HTTP Server for security monitoring WITH Bi-directional audio support, you can use your browser to view, of course, include "IP Camera" App.

USB Camera can mix USB Audio with a built-in microphone or system audio and output, or overlay the built-in camera/screen video onto the external camera video.

"USB Camera" can push the video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media server and use for network live broadcast. It supports the rtmps security protocol and SRT protocol and it can also push the media to multiple media server at the same time. It also supports HEVC/AV1 over RTMP and can be used for YouTube Live currently.

"USB Camera" supports Side by Side(SBS) view and it can work with FPV goggle

"USB Camera" can add timestamp, GPS, speed and other info on the video frames while recording and can use your headset or Bluetooth headset to capture snapshot and record video. It also supports WebCam's snapshot button.

"USB Camera" supports loop-recording. Can set auto-segment when recording and auto-delete old video archives when no enough storage. "USB Camera" can be used as "Dash Cam"

USB Camera can seamless switching between foreground and background. Just press 'Enter background' from menu. The recording will not interrupted during switching!

It support auto video recording which based on Motion Detection and the video record can be uploaded to FTP server automatically and notify you via Email!

Highlights of USB Camera:

Broad USB device support: USB Camera connects to UVC webcams and video grabbers via OTG. It supports inputs up to 4K over HDMI on compatible capture cards and common formats such as H.264 and H.265 HEVC. It also works with Windows Hello and IR cameras, plus some non UVC devices like certain USB endoscope and EasyCap units. Use a quality OTG cable and stable power.

Live streaming and requirements: USB Camera pushes video and audio to RTMP and SRT servers, supports rtmps for secure delivery, and can stream to multiple servers at once. On supported devices, HEVC and AV1 over RTMP are available. HEVC streaming requires Android 5 or above. AV1 streaming needs Android 10 or above. On Android 9 or above, camera permission is required; the driver runs in userspace and works only inside the app.

Recording, IP camera, and display: You can record video or capture snapshots from the connected source. USB Camera can turn the phone into a wireless IP camera using built in RTSP and HTTP servers with bi directional audio when paired with the companion IP Camera app. It offers SBS for FPV goggles and Picture In Picture. Add timestamp, GPS, and speed overlays, enable loop recording with auto segment and auto delete, and keep recording in background. Motion detection can upload clips to FTP with email alerts.

FAQs of USB Camera:

Q: What types of USB devices are supported by the USB Camera app?

A: The app supports UVC webcams, video grabbers, EasyCap devices, and external USB audio inputs.

Q: Can I use the app for live streaming?

A: The app supports RTSP and RTMP protocols for live streaming to various platforms.

Q: What is the difference between the free and Pro versions of the app?

A: The Pro version includes additional features, ad-free usage, and enhanced settings compared to the free version.

Q: Is there a limit on video resolution with the app?

A: No, the app supports video resolutions up to 4K, depending on the capabilities of your USB device.

Final Verdict:

USB Camera is a tool that lets you connect a webcam to your smartphone or tablet and use it as an alternative to the device's own camera. Although it's true that the interface could be more intuitive and the quality and resolution offered by the connected camera could be better, USB Camera is a free option worth considering for anyone who wants to replace the camera on their smartphone or tablet for whatever reason.