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Recommendation for a high-quality webcam for Linux
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A google Pixel phone works well for a webcam, in case someone comes across this post and has one.
How?
I haven't tried it myself, but I believe the OC is referring to the webcam USB mode that Pixels (idk if this is an Android feature or a "Pixel" feature) have. To enable it, connect over USB then you'll have a notification along the lines of "Charging this device over USB".
If you click that notification it'll let you enable Webcam over USB mode, which I assume just causes the phone to act as any other webcam device would.
Exactly, it works flawlessly and without any further setup on EndeavourOS for me. It's a Pixel feature afaik.
I believe that is an Android 14 feature, not something exclusive to Pixel phones
That's cool indeed, thanks.
Damn I actually have one, oldie but still has a better camera then my current phone. Just needs a new screen.
Tbf I am not sure all versions of the Pixel support this, my 7a does though.
If there's a will there's a way. I'm sure there's a way for the pixel 3a
I've been using droidcamx to utilise any android phone as a webcam for a couple of years and it's working great. Phones tend to have way better cameras compared to webcams so the video quality will be top notch in must most cases.
It's cool they included this into android 14, though.
I've used droidcam in the past and I didn't find it to be the most reliable thing ever which is why I appreciate the Pixel feature