How to Set Up and Use Xiaomi Phone as a Wireless Webcam for PC

Your Xiaomi phone's camera is far superior to most built-in laptop webcams. Here's how to use it as a PC webcam — wirelessly or via USB.

Method 1 – HyperConnect Camera (Official, Best Integration)

Xiaomi's built-in HyperConnect feature streams your phone camera to a connected Windows PC:
1. Install Phone Link or Xiaomi PC Suite on Windows.
2. On phone: Settings → Connected devices → HyperConnect → Link to Windows.
3. Follow setup — phone appears as a camera source in Windows Camera and video call apps.

Method 2 – DroidCam (Wireless or USB, Free)

DroidCam is the most popular third-party solution:

Setup:
1. Install DroidCam on Xiaomi phone (Play Store / GetApps).
2. Install DroidCam Client on PC (Windows/Linux) from dev47apps.com.

Wireless connection:
1. Both devices on same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open DroidCam on phone → note the IP address shown.
3. Open DroidCam Client on PC → enter IP → Start.

USB connection (more stable):
1. Enable USB Debugging (Developer Options → USB Debugging).
2. Connect phone via USB → select DroidCam in phone → DroidCam Client detects automatically.

Method 3 – IVCam (Better Quality, Paid)

IVCam offers higher resolution and lower latency:
1. Install IVCam on phone (Play Store) and PC (e-consystems.com).
2. Same Wi-Fi → both apps open → connect automatically.
3. Supports up to 1080p streaming.

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Using as Webcam in Video Calls

After connecting, the phone appears as a camera device:
- Zoom / Teams / Meet: Select "DroidCam Source" or "IVCam" in camera settings.
- OBS Studio: Add "Video Capture Device" → select the virtual camera.

Pro Tips

• Mount the phone at eye level for the best webcam angle — use a phone tripod clip on a monitor.
• Use the front camera for standard webcam use; rear main camera for better quality studio-style streaming.