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The video call feature is disabled by default when you install Skype on your Samsung Galaxy, so you need to enable it to make video calls. Tap "OK" if Skype warns you that the device might not be certified.
A check mark appears next to the option if you successfully enable it. Press the "Back" key on the device, tap "Contacts" and then tap the name of the person you want to video chat with. Tap "Video Call" to initiate a video call.
If the recipient clicks or taps "Answer Call," you will start video chatting. To stop broadcasting, tap the "Video" icon at the bottom of the screen and then tap "Turn Video Off. First, you need to set up the camera using an app on either your Android phone or iPhone. Here's how to set up your Android smartphone as a webcam. Install DroidCam Wireless Webcam on your phone.
Download and install the DroidCam client on your computer. Both the phone and the computer should be on the same Wi-Fi network. If you have a slow Internet connection, pick Low from the Video Quality drop-down menu. Now you'll see video from the phone on the DroidCam Windows app. This works even if your phone is locked, but the video stutters.
For optimal performance, we recommend that you keep the Android app open and turn off auto-lock on the phone. Restart Skype if it is open and select DroidCam Source 1 as the webcam explained after the iPhone section. If you're using an iPhone then you can use EpocCam.
Download it and then install and run the app on your computer and phone, as described above. Once again, both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network - if they are, then they will connect to each other automatically.
Note that the app stops working if you hit the home button or lock your phone. EpocCam has an Android app too, but it crashed repeatedly in our tests, so we suggest you stay away from it. Now make a video call to any of your contacts. You'll be using the iPhone as a webcam for the call.
After you've gotten your phone to work as a webcam using DroidCam or EpocCam , you need to change the settings in Skype before you can use your phone as a webcam.
This is what you need to do:. Download and install Skype if you haven't already. Third-party cameras don't always work well with the Windows 8 style Skype app, so you will need the desktop version. Select the correct camera from the drop-down menu next to Select webcam:.
The name of the camera varies depending on the app you are using to connect. You can now use Skype on your computer to make a video call, and it will use the feed from your phone's camera for the video. For the latest tech news and reviews , follow Gadgets on Twitter , Facebook , and subscribe to our YouTube channel. How to Use Your Phone as a Webcam.
Security camera One of the ways in which you can use an old phone is by setting it up as a security camera or a baby monitor. This is how you set it up: Android A quick search on Google Play throws up several webcam applications. To set up a security camera on Android, follow these steps.
Connect your computer and the phone to the same Wi-Fi network. Close all other camera apps. Force close them from the app switcher before you proceed.
Launch the IP Webcam app. For those using a Samsung device, you can find the option using the Phone app. Select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of your display and choose "Settings. For OnePlus users, this option is pretty straightforward to find.
Open your Contacts app and select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of your display. Choose "Settings" then enable "Only show contacts with number. For LG devices, it requires a few more steps. Open the Phone app and select the Contacts tab. Select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of your display and choose "Contacts settings.
There are some apps which include the ability to hide contacts with phone numbers. This free app offers an experience similar to Google Phone , but it's a bit more customizable.
After installing the app and going through the signup process, select "More" located in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Choose the "Settings" option, then "Contact List," to find a checkbox for "Show only contacts with phones. This app, like many contacts replacement app,s includes several tools outside just the ability to store and retain your address book. One such tool is the dialer.