USB Camera

The description of USB Camera

Site Editorial Commentary：Let your android device connect to EasyCap or USB WebCam for security monitoring

**USB camera: Your Versatile USB Webcam and Video Capture Solution**

"USB Camera" empowers your Android device by connecting it to USB Webcams or video capture cards via USB-OTG. Record videos, capture snapshots, or transform your phone into a wireless IP Camera with built-in RTSP and HTTP Server for comprehensive security monitoring, featuring bi-directional audio support. View the feed through your browser or dedicated "IP Camera" Apps.

The Pro version unlocks extra features within General Settings and removes all advertisements.

**Key Features:**

* **Versatile Audio Mixing:** Mix USB Audio with the built-in microphone or system audio for enhanced audio output. Overlay the built-in camera/screen video onto the external camera video for unique visual combinations.
* **Live Streaming Capabilities:** Push video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media servers for network live broadcasts. Supports the secure rtmps protocol and SRT protocol, enabling simultaneous streaming to multiple media servers. Includes HEVC/AV1 support over RTMP, compatible with platforms like YouTube Live.
* **Immersive Viewing:** Supports Side by Side (SBS) view, making it ideal for use with FPV goggles.
* **Data Overlay:** Add timestamp, gps coordinates, speed, and other relevant information directly onto video frames during recording. Use your headset or Bluetooth headset to capture snapshots and record videos. Also supports WebCam's snapshot button.
* **Loop Recording:** Supports loop recording with customizable auto-segment settings and automatic deletion of old video archives when storage is low. Perfect for use as a "Dash Cam".
* **Seamless Background Switching:** Switch between foreground and background seamlessly without interrupting recording by simply pressing 'Enter background' from the menu.
* **Motion Detection Recording:** Supports automatic video recording based on motion detection. Recorded videos can be automatically uploaded to an FTP server and you can receive email notifications.

**Supported Devices:**

* UVC Webcams with microphone or external USB Audio input (Supports H.264, H.265, HEVC, MJPG, YUY2, P010, NV12 and so on)
* UVC video grabbers with audio input or external USB Audio input (Up to 4K via HDMI, Supports H.264, H.265, HEVC, MJPG, YUY2, P010, NV12 and so on, Supports progressive and interlaced video)
* Windows Hello Camera and IR Camera
* Geek szitman supercamera(2ce3:3828)non-UVC devices, e.g. USB Endoscope
* EasyCap including audio with UTV007 / HTV600 / HTV800 chipsets (VID_1B71&PID_3002)
* EasyCap including audio with STK1160 + SAA7113/GM7113 + AC97 chipsets (Audio 48kHz stereo version VID_05E1&PID_0408)
* EasyCap including audio with STK1160 + SAA7113/GM7113 (Audio 8kHz mono version VID_05E1&PID_0408)
* EasyCap including audio with EM2860 + SAA7113/GM7113 + AC97 chipsets (VID_EB1A&PID_2861)
* EasyCap including audio with SMI2021 + SAA7113/GM7113 + ES7240/CS5340 chipsets (VID_1C88&PID_0007, PID_003C, PID_003D, PID_003E, PID_003F, PID_1001)

**Tutorials:**

* Using USB 3.0 HDMI capture card: [https://youtu.be/WkmuyfwKVrs](https://youtu.be/WkmuyfwKVrs)
* Using UVC H.264 device: [https://youtu.be/j-71QMNuDr0](https://youtu.be/j-71QMNuDr0)
* RTSP real time stream: [https://youtu.be/-Qzc0RSDerg](https://youtu.be/-Qzc0RSDerg)
* RTMP live streaming: [https://youtu.be/S5Bc1r57CUU](https://youtu.be/S5Bc1r57CUU)
* Picture In Picture: [https://youtu.be/Mbturdxyi5c](https://youtu.be/Mbturdxyi5c)
* VR/FPV View: [https://youtu.be/zEqBXLNFnE0](https://youtu.be/zEqBXLNFnE0)

**Important Tips:**

* Use a high-quality OTG cable and ensure a stable power supply.
* Some devices may require a bridge HUB to enhance USB signals (e.g., Elgato Cam link, ezcap Video Grabber).
* HEVC video recording/streaming requires Android 5.0 or above and device support for the HEVC codec.
* AV1 video streaming requires Android 10 or above and device support for the AV1 codec.
* Bi-directional audio requires the IP Camera App, available at: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shenyaocn.android.WebCam](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shenyaocn.android.WebCam)

**Important note:** On Android 9 and above, Camera permission is required for full USB Video device access.

This app utilizes a userspace driver, meaning it is only applicable within the app itself. Android's limitations prevent the installation of kernel drivers, making it incompatible with third-party applications.