Use iVCam with OBS Studio
Stream with your phone camera in OBS
iVCam works seamlessly with OBS Studio as a video capture device. Use your phone's high-quality camera for live streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and more.
How to Set Up iVCam in OBS Studio
Connect iVCam to Your PC
Open iVCam on your phone and the PC client on your computer. Wait for them to connect via Wi-Fi or USB.
Open OBS Studio
Launch OBS Studio on your PC. Make sure iVCam is already connected and showing video in the PC client.
Add Video Capture Device
In OBS, click the '+' button under Sources. Select 'Video Capture Device' and give it a name like 'iVCam'.
Select iVCam Camera
In the device dropdown, select 'e2eSoft iVCam'. You should see your phone's camera feed appear in the OBS preview.
Configure Settings
Set the resolution and frame rate to match your iVCam settings. Recommended: 1080p at 30fps for streaming.
Recommended Settings for OBS
| Setting | Recommended | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (1080p) | Match OBS canvas size with iVCam output |
| Frame Rate | 30fps | Use 60fps only if your hardware and internet can handle it |
| Video Encoder | HEVC (H.265) | Lower bandwidth usage, enable in iVCam app settings |
| Connection | USB preferred | More stable than Wi-Fi for streaming, lower latency |
| Hardware Decoding | Enabled | Enable in iVCam PC client for lower CPU usage |
iVCam supports connecting multiple phones to one PC. Each phone appears as a separate camera source in OBS.
- 1Connect multiple phones to iVCam PC client
- 2In OBS, add a separate 'Video Capture Device' for each iVCam instance
- 3Arrange camera feeds in your OBS scene
- 4Use OBS scene transitions to switch between cameras
To use your phone's microphone audio in OBS:
- 1Enable audio in iVCam app settings
- 2In OBS, add an 'Audio Input Capture' source
- 3Select 'Microphone (e2eSoft iVCam)' as the device
- 4Adjust audio levels in the OBS audio mixer
iVCam with Other Apps
iVCam works with all webcam-enabled applications
In Zoom Settings > Video, select 'e2eSoft iVCam' as the camera. For audio, select 'Microphone (e2eSoft iVCam)' in Audio settings.
In Discord Settings > Voice & Video, select 'e2eSoft iVCam' as the camera device and 'Microphone (e2eSoft iVCam)' as the input device.
In Teams Settings > Devices, select 'e2eSoft iVCam' as the camera. Select the iVCam microphone for audio input.
In Skype Settings > Audio & Video, select 'e2eSoft iVCam' from the Camera dropdown.
In Google Meet Settings (gear icon), select 'e2eSoft iVCam' as the video source.
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