For those who can't find the "Use as a connected camera" setting. 1. Click on Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices. 2. Turn ON the "Allow this PC to access your mobile devices". 3. Click on "Manage devices". Before you can proceed to step 4, you need to add your phone to the Phone Link software. 4. Turn ON "Use as a connected camera".
This can be very helpful for diagnosing hardware setups in some remote IT support scenarios! Too bad iOS doesn't work though... I find in my experience most older and non-technical / impatient end users that would really benefit from this type of feature are iOS users.
OK, a bit of research shows that the PC needs to be on Win11 ver 22h2 (2022 Update) or higher and mine is 21h2 (2021 update), meaning this won't work like most of others below. It's held back due to some issue with the Processor being under an 8thGen and mine is an i5-6500 which is a 6th gen. That has something to do with the TPM being 1.2, which needs to be 2.0 to get 22h2, therefore it can't support it. Basically PC is too old to get more Win11 updates. "Mobile Devices" appears on the 22h2 and up versions.
I've just tested on my s10+, it works perfectly. I have the latest standard version of win11. I already had windows phone link working, all I had to do was to enable the mobile device option!
Its quick to use and can be used anywhere as long as youre on the same network which is great, but the webcam quality honestly its that great yet. Maybe due to compression... My native camera on my s23 is 100x better than the stream I get on my windows 11 app.
I've used this on conveference calls, and while the quality over the builtin webcam is a huge difference, it's laggy as hell.. probably due to the bluetooth connection.
Even after updating I can`t see the ``cross device experience host`` on Microsoft Store. Also on my Settings Bluetooth & devices it does not show MOBILE DEVICES option. Please HELP !!!
My guess is this may be expanded to a🎉n additional camera on a tablet or even a doorbell device and a smartwatch with a camera built-in providing you with secure home or family time via Facetime or WhatsApp from multiple angles and perhaps perfect pictures, and home movies using your mobile phone or tablet a media hub. Wonder if you have an Xbox will you have a similar connection via a laptop to a phone and Xbox or PS device? Expanded media and if you have any smart hubs in your home I would think that they would fall under these connections providing the WiFi can connect everything. PLEASE?
I have a Galaxy S20+. It works perfectly for my phone. Make sure you have all the dependencies updated: Windows 11 updated, Windows Apps updated, Your phone updated, have your phone set up and added to Link to Windows and make sure that all features are working in the app. Only advice I can give, I had no trouble.
tried it but no video is showing up, only a loading screen, everything is up to date.... Only the message on my phone that it's trying to start a stream.... maybe it's not working for my p30 pro who knows ... but alone the fact that you have to allow the stream everytime makes it a worse solution then some other Phone as Webcame apps like druid cam ... So I still have to connect via VNC to my phone to enable the stream, then I can also just use druid cam with an USB connection..... The feature sounds nice but for now only on paper
I have Galaxy s20+ but I don't see the effects dropdown, everything else works fine. And the resolution is limited to 720p, is it possible to increase it somehow?
Not good for beginners, telling what to do as though we have all done not showing. If we knew we wouldn't need the video - sorry but true. Not been a helpful video hence all the enquiries in the comments. And you've not even replied to help ANY viewers.
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For those who can't find the "Use as a connected camera" setting.
1. Click on Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices.
2. Turn ON the "Allow this PC to access your mobile devices".
3. Click on "Manage devices".
Before you can proceed to step 4, you need to add your phone to the Phone Link software.
4. Turn ON "Use as a connected camera".
I don't have the use as camera option
Most awaited feature for me my laptop hai bad camera quality
If you don't have this feature, you can use Iriun Cam to use Phone's cam as a webcam
@@ht_ghaurinah, DroidCam is better: it's lightweight and open-source
I have a Galaxy S20+. This worked perfectly for my phone. Works wireless, cables not needed. Thank you so much for helping me find this!
This can be very helpful for diagnosing hardware setups in some remote IT support scenarios! Too bad iOS doesn't work though... I find in my experience most older and non-technical / impatient end users that would really benefit from this type of feature are iOS users.
OK, a bit of research shows that the PC needs to be on Win11 ver 22h2 (2022 Update) or higher and mine is 21h2 (2021 update), meaning this won't work like most of others below. It's held back due to some issue with the Processor being under an 8thGen and mine is an i5-6500 which is a 6th gen. That has something to do with the TPM being 1.2, which needs to be 2.0 to get 22h2, therefore it can't support it. Basically PC is too old to get more Win11 updates. "Mobile Devices" appears on the 22h2 and up versions.
I didn't have that 2 option for camera in managed device option
thank you i do everything but i dont find use as a connected camera what can i do?
I've just tested on my s10+, it works perfectly. I have the latest standard version of win11. I already had windows phone link working, all I had to do was to enable the mobile device option!
Its quick to use and can be used anywhere as long as youre on the same network which is great, but the webcam quality honestly its that great yet. Maybe due to compression... My native camera on my s23 is 100x better than the stream I get on my windows 11 app.
Samsung showed this at CES
smasnug*
I've used this on conveference calls, and while the quality over the builtin webcam is a huge difference, it's laggy as hell.. probably due to the bluetooth connection.
Thank you for this! Is there any way to increase the resolution from 720 to higher?
Even after updating I can`t see the ``cross device experience host`` on Microsoft Store. Also on my Settings Bluetooth & devices it does not show MOBILE DEVICES option. Please HELP !!!
When will this come to the main release?
My guess is this may be expanded to a🎉n additional camera on a tablet or even a doorbell device and a smartwatch with a camera built-in providing you with secure home or family time via Facetime or WhatsApp from multiple angles and perhaps perfect pictures, and home movies using your mobile phone or tablet a media hub. Wonder if you have an Xbox will you have a similar connection via a laptop to a phone and Xbox or PS device? Expanded media and if you have any smart hubs in your home I would think that they would fall under these connections providing the WiFi can connect everything. PLEASE?
Thank you a lot. Very articulated presentation. The feature is very very useful.
It's only 720p30fps. Why they lock the higher resolutions? You can use iVcam Webcam to get petter performance.
Thank you Tech Based
I have Galaxy s21 and windows 11 laptop but some reason it doesn't show me that webcam option in settings. Do you have any idea why is that?
neither
I have a Galaxy S20+. It works perfectly for my phone. Make sure you have all the dependencies updated: Windows 11 updated, Windows Apps updated, Your phone updated, have your phone set up and added to Link to Windows and make sure that all features are working in the app. Only advice I can give, I had no trouble.
hey I have a problem in my windows 11 pc i am not getting latest update my current windows 11 version is 22h2 . can anyone help ...
any info about moment5 public/retial release?
is also working on another samsung device like xiaomi, asus etc. ?
Nope
i had to install "Link to windows" app in my mobile in order to make it work
if someone does'nt know how we can coonect our phone
tried it but no video is showing up, only a loading screen, everything is up to date.... Only the message on my phone that it's trying to start a stream....
maybe it's not working for my p30 pro who knows ... but alone the fact that you have to allow the stream everytime makes it a worse solution then some other Phone as Webcame apps like druid cam ...
So I still have to connect via VNC to my phone to enable the stream, then I can also just use druid cam with an USB connection.....
The feature sounds nice but for now only on paper
use as a connected camera is not showing for 1 device but it's working on another mobile. Any fix?
Guess it doesn't work on every phone
Thank you 😊
I have Galaxy s20+ but I don't see the effects dropdown, everything else works fine. And the resolution is limited to 720p, is it possible to increase it somehow?
I think this is only limited for smsung galaxy phones
Not working on samsung s23 oneui 6.1 with beta phone link app and windows preview current for me.
doesn't seem to work in obs for me. It shows up as a video capture device, but all it shows is a black screen.
How to i get rid of this? I dont want virtual camera i want the intergrated one and the vitual camera is preventing me doing online exams
I can't keep phone connected to Bluetooth and the option to manage phone is grayed out 😢
Does anybody got "a phone with a lock over it", type of symbol? I am getting that and so I am unable to use the camera.
why do I not have that mobile devices option in settings?
Just the webcam and no microphone, right? Not great.
I wish Small Taskbar came to Windows 11.
Grad video, but I don't have the "use as camera" option. Would you know what this is?
I think it's only for Samsung phones
Still Not Working
will it work on i phone
Improving UI and performance fixes? Naaah camera features and copilot bloatware.
Windows and Microsoft to the W
Even with an S24 ultra the quality is really bad compared to other apps
thanks for useful video.
bleah. not working on s23 ultra , 6.1 os, latest windows connect beta on phone, win 11 ge_release. I hope this moves into production release soon.
Awesome thank you
F apple
Not working for Pixel 4XL on Android 13... Weird.
Not working in my huawei and xioami devicd
How can I use it on windows 10 ?
how to get the effects option
Windows 11 ARM (you should have ARM laptop, Qualcomm CPU)
26085.1 ?
thank you so much
Should be in windows 10 too.
controlled rolling out, sadly/
Good stuff!!! 🐲💨💥LFG!!! Giddy Up!!!🌮🎲✨
Oooooooo are you using Galaxy S21???
Yep
@@TechBased I'm a GNU/Linux user but I love this channel so much.
Not good for beginners, telling what to do as though we have all done not showing. If we knew we wouldn't need the video - sorry but true. Not been a helpful video hence all the enquiries in the comments. And you've not even replied to help ANY viewers.
😊
Linux rules
Apple is still better
Still not available, Dev 26080.1201
Just went through all the trouble of updating & setting up insider because they said it'll be available for all channels. Spoilers. Its not.