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		nicolas_ on May 17, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Using a "proper" camera as a webcam Do you have a spare smartphone lying around? Install Camo or any other alternative on it. Connect your smartphone via USB, launch the app, and you're done. https://reincubate.com/camo/

andix on May 17, 2022 [–]

This is way too brittle. What happens if someone calls me? Then I need to check if the smartphone is on, open the app, make sure it’s connected.

I want it to just work. With zero overhead.

nicolas_ on May 17, 2022 | [–]

Disable any sleep function on the smartphone and keep it connected to an USB port with the app opened?

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