Lower quality images on digital zooms seem to be finally becoming a thing of the past.
As part of the Windows 11 OS update, Microsoft is introducing a built-in Phone Link feature that allows you to stream live video to your Android phone screen or vice versa (which is especially useful for users who are not happy with the quality of their computer's webcam - in fact, this function will be performed by the phone's camera).
Apple already offers a similar technology called Continuity Camera for Mac and iPhone devices.
How to set up your Android phone to use the webcam via Phone Link:- First, make sure your phone is running Android 9 (Android Pie) or later, and the Link to Windows app on your phone is updated to version 1.24012 or later.
- Next, connect your Android phone to your PC using the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps: Open Settings on your computer, go to Bluetooth & Devices and Mobile Devices , then click Manage Devices to get the Cross Device Experience Host update from the Microsoft Store. After updating, turn on the "Use as connected camera" switch in the "My mobile devices" section.
Aside from the potential increase in quality, the benefit of using your phone camera as a webcam is that you can stream both what's in front of your computer and what's sits behind it, switching between your phone's front and rear cameras (and adding various effects).
Google is working to bring a similar webcam feature to Android 14 - but Microsoft's built-in solution will benefit from its release, at least in that that it will work on older versions of the operating system.
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