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Everything you need to know about using MyCam on your Windows PC and phone.
MyCam uses a direct connection between your phone and Windows PC — over USB, Wi-Fi, or a browser connection for iPhone — to stream your phone's camera as a virtual webcam. No extra hardware or complex setup is required.
No. MyCam works entirely over USB or your local Wi-Fi network — video never leaves your own devices, and no internet connection is required to stream.
MyCam only ever offers what your phone actually reports it can do — up to 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS on phones that support it. Resolution and frame rate are chosen on the PC from your phone's real capabilities, so available options vary by device.
Yes. You can switch between your phone's front and back cameras directly from the PC at any time, along with zoom, focus, and torch.
Any app that lets you choose a webcam — Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Discord, OBS, Google Meet, and the Windows Camera app included. MyCam shows up as a normal camera called "MyCam."
Yes. MyCam is completely free, with no ads, no account, and no cloud. It's open source under the MIT license — you can view the code, report issues, or contribute on GitHub.
macOS and Linux companions, along with wired iPhone support, are on the roadmap but not available yet. Follow the GitHub repo or check the release notes for updates.