Help & FAQs | DroidCam

USB Setup

Before starting, ensure your USB cable is in good condition and the physical USB ports are not loose – for a stable connection.

Android Device Setup

1. Unlock Developer Options in the phones Settings:

Open your phones main Settings and search for Build Number (usually under the About section).
Tap Build Number seven times to unlock Developer mode.

Once unlocked, go back to the main Settings and search for USB Debugging (found under Developer Options) and turn this On.

2. With USB Debugging turned on, connect the phone via USB cable to the computer.

Your computer is ready to detect to the phone.

Windows PCs
Windows PCs will usually search for and install appropriate drivers automatically at this time.

Linux PCs
No extra drivers are required, however adb must be installed.
Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt install adb
ARCH Linux: sudo pacman -S android-tools
Fedora/SUSE: sudo yum install android-tools

3. Launch the DroidCam client. Remove any existing sources, and create a new Droidcam source (right-click, Add > DroidCam).
The client will query for available devices. You'll likely get a dialog on the phone to Allow USB Debugging. Tap OK to allow the connection.

Add your device in the client and open the DroidCam OBS app on the phone. Video should start automatically.

If the device is not found:

On the phone, pull down the notification area and open "USB Options". If the mode is MTP (Media Transfer) change it to 'PTP' or just 'Charging'.

If you have a Windows PC – drivers for the phone may need to be installed manually:

For Google Pixel, Nexus, and OnePlus devices get the Google USB drivers here:
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb

Samsung USB drivers:
https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html

LG Mobile Drivers:
https://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware-drivers
(scroll to Popular Software, and find the LG Mobile Drivers section)

For other brands, this page provides links to most manufacturers websites:
http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html#Drivers

You can also do a web search, ADB Drivers for ____.
Example: ADB Drivers for HTC.

If you need further help, contact support@droidcam.app. Please include your system info (Android/iOS) and which steps you are having trouble with.

iOS Device Setup

1. Ensure that you have an authentic or Apple-approved data cable, and connect your iPhone to your computer.
Windows PCs
USB connections require the Apple USB drivers. Windows will search for and install drivers automatically in most cases.
To verify: hit the Windows key, search for Apps and Features, Open and check for Apple Mobile Device Support in the list of apps.
If Apple Mobile Device Support is Not listed, you can download and install AMDS manually from here: Apple Mobile Device Support (64-bit).

Linux PCs
Install and launch usbmuxd, the droidcam client will communicate with the usbmuxd service to detect and work with iPhones.
No extra drivers are required.

2. Launch the DroidCam client. Remove any existing sources, and create a new Droidcam source (right-click, Add > DroidCam).
The client will query for available devices. Make sure to Trust the computer on the phone, if prompted:

Add your device in the client and open the Droidcam app on the phone. Video should start automatically.

If the device is not found:

Windows PCs
Try getting iTunes in addition to the 'Apple Mobile Device' drivers from above: Install the desktop version of iTunes by following the Windows link under other versions here, or consult this help article by Apple on how to update the AMDS drivers.

Linux PCs
Try restarting the usbmuxd service: sudo usbmuxd, or reboot the PC.

If you need further help, contact support@droidcam.app. Please include your system info (Android/iOS) and which steps you are having trouble with.

FAQs

How to enable HD Video (720p, 1080p) and 60FPS

In the DroidCam client, use the File menu and access the Settings.
Open the Video section and change the resolution to 1280x720 (for 720p HD) or 1920x1080 (for 1080p FHD). You can also adjust the render FPS here.

Delete & re-add your phone(s) to get the new video size from the phone.

Important:
* Most video conferencing programs are limited to 720p30, and running Droidcam at higher quality is redundant.
* The FPS option in the PC client is local to it, you also need to update the "Target FPS" under the camera settings in the phone app.
* Some phones limit camera features to their own apps or for local video recording only – in which case DroidCam will not be able to deliver higher resolutions / fps. You can download a camera inspector to see which features your phone supports for apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector

Video does not start / WiFi Discovery does not work

* Make sure the computer and the phone are on the same network. Both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (WiFi) connections are fine.
If you have both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz WiFi networks active, all devices need to be on the same network.
* Check your router options to ensure Wifi multicast is enabled.

* Try restarting your WiFi router: unplug from power, wait a few seconds, plug back in and let it start up.

* If your computer has multiple network interfaces, make sure the DroidCam client is using the correct one ("Bind IP" option under Advanced section in the Settings).

* If your computer has VPN software installed, try connecting DroidCam before enabling VPN, or connect the app via USB to bypass the VPN.

* If you have extra Firewalls enabled on your computer / your phone / your router – these might block the connection. Firewalls are usually present on corporate or school networks, and connecting via USB (or a WiFi hotspot) is the recommended workaround.

Video is not stable and keeps disconnecting

If you are using USB, ensure the cable is good quality and the USB ports are not loose.

If you are using WiFi, the connection may not be strong enough to handle the data.
Try restarting your WiFi router: unplug from power, wait a few seconds, plug back in and let it start up.
If you have both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz WiFi networks active, all devices need to be on the same network.

Lower the video options:
In the phone app, open the Settings and under the Video section: (1) make sure "Advanced Options" are OFF, (2) Target Quality is 'Normal'.
Under the Camera section, make sure "Target FPS" is 30.
In the DroidCam client, open the Settings and change the video resolution to 1280x720 and FPS to 30.
Delete & re-add your phone.

Read Error: timeout / Anti-Virus software error

Some Antivirus software block the connection to the phone. At this time it's unclear what the reason is.
Try adding droidcam.exe (from the client installation folder) as an exclusion / trusted / allowed program.

With Avast disable the Web Shields option.
With AVG disable the Web Protection option.
With Windows Defender, check the Real-Time Protection options.

Video pixelation / Low video quality

Open the DroidCam app settings, and set the video Target Quality to 'High' or 'Very High' to reduce the pixelation.

Android: If you have fast WiFi or a good USB connection, you can also enable Advanced Options here and select a custom bitrate instead of using the preset quality options. Consult the table below for 'Target Quality' to bitrate mappings when Advanced Options are OFF.

What are the 'Target Quality' presets for video?

Target Quality	AVC 640x480	AVC 960x720	AVC 1280x720	AVC 1920x1080	I-Frames	JPG
Low Normal High Very High	0.6 Mbps 1 Mbps 1.2 Mbps 1.4 Mbps	2 Mbps 3 Mbps 4 Mbps 6 Mbps	3 Mbps 4 Mbps 6 Mbps 8 Mbps	5 Mbps 7 Mbps 8 Mbps 12 Mbps	3s 2s 1s 1s	60% 75% 85% 90%

Remote Camera Controls

In the DroidCam Client, use the "View" menu to access the "Controls" dock.
Remote controls are part of the Pro upgrade in the phone apps.
Read more below

Rotation, Mirroring, Flipping, Portrait Mode

In the DroidCam client right click on an input source and use the 'Transform' menu to adjust the image.

Brightness, Contrast, and Color correction

In the DroidCam client right click on an input source and open the "Filters" window.
Add a Color Correction effect and adjust the values as needed.

Ultrawide and Telephoto lenses

On iOS, open DroidCam's settings and select your preferred lens before starting video.

On Android, open the DroidCam OBS app settings and enable "Camera2 API". The app should now detect and offer more options in the main camera selection menu. With some newer phones (Android 11+) extra lenses are accessible by zooming in/out while video is active.

Note: Some phones limit camera features to their own apps or for local video recording only – in which case DroidCam will not be able to access all lenses. For example the Samsung Galaxy Ultra phones do not expose the telephoto lens to apps.
You can download a camera inspector to see which features your phone supports for apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector

Battery Optimizations

Streaming video will use a lot of resources on your phone.
DroidCam is designed to be minimalistic and save resources where possible.

* Do not enable audio, if you don't need it. This uses extra CPU.
* Keep the phone at 100% charge and connected to power, to avoid any battery usage and extra heat.
* Allow the phone screen to dim to reduce resource usage more.
* Place the phone in a way that will let it dissipate heat.
* Do not max out the video options. Keep "Advanced Options" off and use the "High" or "Very High" video quality preset in the app settings.
* Keep the target FPS at 30 and video size at 1280x720. Most video conferencing programs are limited to 720p30 and running Droidcam at higher quality is redundant.

UnInstallation

Exit all programs, to ensure the DroidCam webcam is not in use and avoid issues.

Windows PCs
Use Programs and Features in Control Panel to remove the DroidCam Client & the DroidCam Drivers.

If, for some reason, you are having trouble removing the client or the drivers – reboot Windows into Safe Mode and uninstall then.

My Pro upgrade got reset

The "Get Pro" option will restore your existing purchase, you do not have to pay again.
Make sure the phone has internet access. If you have multiple accounts on the phone, the app must be installed with the correct one that owns the license. If you see the "Buy Now" page, cancel and try reinstalling the app.

Get Pro without Playstore & Google services

You can purchase DroidCam OBS for use on Android phones without the Play Store and Google services, for example if you have a Huawei device or are running a Google-free version of Android for extra privacy: Purchase.

Windows 7, 8 and 32-bit systems

The new DroidCam Client (version 7) requires Windows 10 at minimum and supports only x64 (Intel, AMD) CPU architectures.

You can instead use the classic Droidcam apps & client, which support Windows 7+ & 32-bit systems.

Change the DroidCam Port

The DroidCam Client and app use port 4747 by default.

You can change the server port in the phone app Settings. Port numbers must be in (1024, 65536) range, non-inclusive.

In the computer client, add your phone then open its Properties in the sources area.
Click [Deactivate] to disable the source and change the "DroidCam Port" entry here.
Click [Activate] to re-enable the source.
If video does not start, Deactivate and click [Refresh Device list]. Re-select your phone in the "Device" drop-down and try again to Activate.

Report a problem

Please contact support@droidcam.app if you experience issues.
Include your system details (iOS/Android/Windows/Linux) and the droidcam client logs with your email.
Use the Help menu in the DroidCam Client to access the logs, they are in your home folder:

Windows C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\droidcam-obs-client\logs

Is Droidcam related to OBS Studio?

DroidCam and Dev47Apps are not connected to the OBS Project. DoridCam is developed and maintained separately.
OBS Studio is a popular open-source project, which DroidCam integrates with as a plugin and maintains an independent fork of as its PC client.

What about DroidCam / DroidCamX?

On Android, the new DroidCam app & client are separate from the original DroidCam apps & client.
The original apps continue to be fully functional and get maintenance upgrades.

DroidCam on iOS is universal, and works with both the original and new clients.

Remote Controls

The phone apps include a remote control as part of the Pro upgrade, which you can open on your computer.

In the DroidCam Client, use the "View" menu to access the "Controls" dock.
The dock will automatically attempt to load the remote controls of the currently selected phone in your "Sources" area. The dock can be resized, moved, or popped-out.
The app remote controls are available on your local Wifi. You can also open the URL shown in the app (top left corner, while video is active) outside the DroidCam client on your computer, or on another device.