Windows 11 Will Now Let You Use Your Phone As Webcam – Here Is How To Set It Up

This will no longer be the case.

Note that the feature is currently rolling out to allInsider channelsgradually.

Note:The ability to use your smartphone as a webcam is not linked with the Phone Link app.

To check your Android version, on the smartphone, go toSettings > About Phone > Software information.

Then press About Link to Windows.About Link To Windows

Here youll find the version number of the app.

ensure it is1.24012or above.

Click Bluetooth & devices on the left.

Toggle the slider in front of Allow this PC to access your mobile devices into theOnposition.

Now a code will appear on the computers screen.

When rig linking complete appears on the Android phone, clickDone.

Then clickContinueon the Windows unit.

Source:Microsoft

Thats it!

Closing words

The concept of using your smartphone as a high-quality webcam isnt new.

There are apps that you install both on your rig and your smartphone that will provide the same functionality.

However, those apps are usually paid, and not cheap.

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