How to Use iVCam

Get started in under 2 minutes

Setting up iVCam is simple. Follow this step-by-step guide to turn your phone into an HD webcam for your PC.

Quick Start Guide

3 simple steps to get started

1
Install iVCam on Your Phone

Download the iVCam app from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android). The app is free to download.

2
Install the PC Client

Download and install the iVCam PC client software on your Windows computer. Available for Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10, and 11 (both 64-bit and 32-bit).

3
Connect & Use

Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open iVCam on your phone and the PC client — they will connect automatically. iVCam now appears as a webcam in all your apps.

Connect via Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is the easiest way to connect. Your phone and PC just need to be on the same network.

Requirements

  • Phone and PC connected to the same Wi-Fi router
  • iVCam app allowed to use Wi-Fi in phone settings
  • iVCam PC client allowed through Windows Firewall
  • VPN or Proxy disabled on Windows (if applicable)

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

PC not detected by iVCam app

Ensure both devices are on the same network and same frequency band (both 2.4GHz or both 5GHz). Check that Windows Firewall allows iVCam. You can also enter the PC's IP address manually in the app.

PC detected but can't connect

Allow iVCam through Windows Firewall (TCP/UDP port 5898). Disable router's AP Isolation. Make sure devices are in the same network segment.

Video is laggy over Wi-Fi

Connect PC to router via ethernet cable. Move phone closer to the router. Lower video resolution and frame rate. Try USB connection for better stability.

Connect via USB

USB connection provides the most stable, low-latency video transmission.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)
  1. 1Install iTunes on your Windows PC
  2. 2Connect your iPhone/iPad to your PC via USB cable
  3. 3Ensure your phone appears in iTunes
  4. 4Open iVCam — it will automatically use USB for video transmission
Android
  1. 1Enable USB Debugging in Developer Options on your phone
  2. 2Connect your phone to PC via USB cable
  3. 3Select 'Transfer files (MTP)' or 'Transfer photos (PTP)' mode
  4. 4Allow USB debugging when prompted on your phone
  5. 5Open iVCam — it will automatically connect via USB

Recommended Settings

For Video Calls (Zoom, Teams, Skype)

Resolution: 1280x720 at 30fps

Quality: Medium

Balanced quality and bandwidth for smooth calls

For Streaming (OBS, Twitch)

Resolution: 1920x1080 at 30fps

Quality: High

Use USB connection and HEVC encoding for best results

For Maximum Quality

Resolution: 3840x2160 at 30fps

Quality: High

Requires USB connection or excellent Wi-Fi. High GPU usage.

Setup FAQ

Ready to Get Started?

Download iVCam now and set up your phone as a webcam in under 2 minutes.