How to use Smartphone as a webcam (Ms Teams) with Win11?

[Marzipanogram]

Is it possible to connect a Smartphone to Windows 11, so it can be used with Microsoft Teams (web browser) as a webcam, using Window's own inbuilt software, or do I have to install 3rd party apps on both devices?

Thank you.

 

[chroniclard]

A quick Google says it's possible on Android, not tried it myself though.

 

[Marzipanogram]

A quick Google says it's possible on Android, not tried it myself though.

OK, thanks. I couldn't find anything apart from needing to use 3rd party apps.

 

[chroniclard]

Yeah, droid cam or something. Could do the whole call on your phone.

 

[d_brennen]

I'd just do the meeting on the phone personally

 

[Schizophonic]

Yeah, droid cam or something. Could do the whole call on your phone.

Yes I explored this option but its something you need to do to setup for meetings on the app / phone. However the only issue is that if you need high resolution then you'll need the full paid version.

 

[Andre]

You could join on both phone and computer - set your phone so it connects with video and sound/mic and join on the computer with both switched off. That way you get a big screen for any content sharing and your phone does the rest of the work

 

[Marzipanogram]

You could join on both phone and computer - set your phone so it connects with video and sound/mic and join on the computer with both switched off. That way you get a big screen for any content sharing and your phone does the rest of the work

Thank you all

Andre, I used that method before I posted this thread.
I had a lot of difficulty getting the phone to connect to the provided chat link (which was in addition to a separate website).
To cut a long story short. I won't be using that method again. I'll just buy a webcam.


Thanks again everyone. This thread can be closed.