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long story short
- Microsoft is “gradually” rolling out a new feature for Windows Insiders.
- The new feature will allow you to use your Android phone as a webcam.
- The phone needs to be running Android 9.0 or higher and have version 1.24012* or higher of the Link to Windows app.
Back in November, Android Authority Code in the Link to Windows app suggests Microsoft is working on a feature that turns Android phones into webcams, the report said. Now, the tech giant is starting to roll out the feature.
In a blog post for Windows Insiders, Microsoft announced that it will “gradually” roll out a feature that will allow Android tablets and phones to be used as webcams. The company says the feature enables Android devices to work wirelessly and can be used with any video app on Windows 11 PCs.
Once connected, the feature will allow users to switch back and forth between the rear and front cameras. Microsoft also said that users will be able to pause streaming and take advantage of the video effects that come with the Android device they are using.
Before you start trying it out for yourself, please note that this feature is currently only available to Windows Insiders. If you’re an Insider and your device is running Android 9.0 or higher, you can start using the feature. You will also need version 1.24012* or higher of the Link to Windows application installed.
This feature is disabled by default, so you must enable it.You can do this by going to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile deviceswhere you’ll choose to manage devices and allow computers to access your phone or tablet.