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LocalCamUse your phone as a webcam
LocalCam turns your iPhone or Android phone into a webcam for your PC. The phone streams from its browser over your Wi-Fi, and Zoom, Teams, Meet, Discord and OBS see it as a regular camera.
Windows 10 or 11 · iPhone (iOS 16.4+) or Android · Phone and PC on the same Wi-Fi
Version 0.1.0, released September 22, 2026
LocalCam runs on Windows. To install it, open diestro.dev/localcam on your PC.
Getting started
Install LocalCam
Run the installer. When LocalCam opens, it shows a QR code.
Scan the code with your phone
Point your phone's camera at the code and open the link. Allow camera access when the browser asks.
Choose LocalCam as your camera
In Zoom, Teams, Meet or Discord, pick LocalCam in the video settings.
About the Windows warning
The installer isn't code-signed yet, so Windows may show "Windows protected your PC" the first time. Click More info, then Run anyway.
Features
- 720p or 1080p, at 30 or 60 fps
- Front and back camera, zoom and flashlight
- Manual focus and exposure
- A screen-off mode that saves battery while streaming
- Encrypted, and never leaves your network
- Typically 30 to 90 ms of delay
Questions
Is LocalCam free?
Yes. It's open source under the MIT license, and 1080p isn't locked behind anything.
Do I need to install an app on my phone?
No. The phone side runs in Safari or Chrome. You only install LocalCam on the PC.
Can I use an iPhone as a webcam on Windows?
Yes, with Safari on iOS 16.4 or later. Android phones work with Chrome.
My phone says the connection isn't private.
That happens the first time, because your PC uses its own certificate instead of a website's. Tap Advanced then Proceed in Chrome, or Show Details then visit this website in Safari.
LocalCam doesn't show up in my video app.
Restart the video app after LocalCam is running. The built-in Windows Camera app can't use it, but Zoom, Teams, Meet, Discord, OBS and most browsers can.
Does the video go over the internet?
No. It goes directly from the phone to the PC on your own network.
Release notes and older versions are on GitHub. Found a bug? Open an issue.
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