I built VanCamera: FOSS, secure, zero-config Android webcam for Windows

In plain words

VanCamera is a free and open-source Android app that turns a smartphone into a webcam for Windows computers. It requires no configuration to set up and emphasizes security by keeping data local. The software is designed for users who want a straightforward way to use their phone's camera as a computer webcam without complex setup or external services.

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From the sources

Use your Android phone as a high-quality, low-latency webcam for Windows. Secure, open-source, works natively with Discord, Zoom, and Teams. cd windows pip install - r requirements.txt python main.py 3. Connect Select your device from the dropdown Click "Start Receiving" Open Discord/Zoom → Select "OBS-Camera" Connection Modes Mode Best For Setup USB Lowest latency, most reliable Connect USB cable, enable USB debugging WiFi Wireless freedom Same network, device appears when streaming Documentation Document Description Architecture System overview and components Design Decisions Why we chose TLS, H.264, etc. Protocol Wire protocol specification USB Connection How USB mode works WiFi…from github.com

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