What do I have to do to get the Lifecam VX-5000 to work with skype? I bought the Microsoft Lifecam VX-5000 without realizing it doesn't automatically work with Skype. Does anyone know how I can make it work or should I return it and get another webcam?Thanks. What do I have to do to get the Lifecam VX-5000 to work with skype? I bought the Microsoft Lifecam VX-5000 without realizing it doesn't automatically work with Skype. Does anyone know how I can... » Read More What do I have to do to get the Lifecam VX-5000 to work with skype? I bought the Microsoft Lifecam VX-5000 without realizing it doesn't automatically work with Skype. Does anyone know how I can make it work or should I return it and get another webcam?Thanks. « Show Less
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My vx5000 works OK but not with Skype. If I remove the camera software from my PC then Skype picks up the camera and works fine, but then if I select the VX5000 wothout Skype it doesn't work
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I did absolutely nothing to get my VX-5000 to work with skype. I loaded the software for my webcam, then I downloaded skype. I opened skype and it took control of my webcam in less than an hour I was on with skype and talking to my daughter in Chicago. I love the ease of this little web cam. This is a wonderful way for me to see my grand children.
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I have no issues getting this camera to work with Skype. No additional drivers for either the camera or Skype were required. What version of Windows and Skype are you using?
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Hi, I just bought the LifeCam VX-5000 and I have the same problem as Bonnie above. Could anyone tell me what version of windows and what version of skype they are using? I just want to get this to work. Thanks!
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Skype works fine just no video. There is a button on the top of skype, clicking this get sound for the gtablet (running custom ROM Flashback 7.2)
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It's a plugin and play BUT you need some software ~ if you're using skype you just have to set skype to use it in it's Options if you're using it for streams or recording you may want to look into Bandicam or Manycam Softwares
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I couldn't get it to work either. I should have sent it back. I finally got Skype to work using the head set/mic from my Dragon Speaking program.
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As far as I know.....google tv pulled the plug on all chat cameras! They now refer you to Skype, and no, this camera is not compatible with Skype on your tv. I went thru this. Only current solution is an actual Skype camera for your tv. More expensive. Sorry!
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Does this webcam work in oovoo, cause I bought it an i cannot get it to work?? what can I do??
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I've only used this with Skype. I just plugged it in and then went into the video settings in Skype and selected the camera. Worked fine. When I've used this for meetings, my team requested that I use a headset for audio instead of the camera, as the sound is much clearer that using the camera mic.
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Im a Vista user....bottomline...the lifecam does not work with Vista. You can go through a series of configuration of your computer, but for something that suppose to be simple to install....it isnt. If you had a prior logitech device installed in your computer...this cam is a nightmare to install!! Save your money, and dont buy a microsoft lifecam...they are cheap for a reason!!!
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Skype no longer supports USB capture produces, like Startech, Hauppage, etc. I know this only after wasting a lot of time and $ trying. Microsoft bought Skype...
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I tried a lot but it does not accept Cam or cam of phone as camera for skype.. What I did not try was wireless ? (Wifi) camera. Multi usb hub works well also wireless keyboard mouse work nicely.
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For a simple web cam it works fine but I haven't been able to get any of the other functions like night vision or the zoom to work. No software comes with it and the company that made them doesn't have them listed on their website either so I have no idea where or how to get the proper drivers for it.
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I wish I could be of some help with this, but I never got it to do much. It worked as far as taking pictures but I couldn't get it to work with Skype. The company was useless as far as helping me - big language barrier, I think.
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this cam works with a Skype account. Put your names and phone numbers in as contacts in your Skype account and then import them into the cam.
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This webcam doesn't come with a microphone... just so you know. You'll have to get one or configure it to work with your existing one.Best of luck.
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This mic doesn't work on my laptop either.Do not know why,try to adjust settings on my computer also skype settings.nothing would work.Im still researching,if I cant find an answer,I will return this item.
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Nate...thank you for the post. I had just purchased this webcam and was getting ready to try to cancel the order...so thank you. Oh, do you have any experience with this webcam and Windows Vista and Skype?Thanks again,Charlie
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First, I am not understand about Omegle, and Chatroulette. I bought this but I returned this. When it came, I install software then go online to update new software and firmware for my window 8 desktop. It don't have shortcut on desktop. When I test microphone, window left me a message like "Window did not recognize any sound." This webcam may be malfunction. I bought another used one (Logitech HD Portable 1080p Webcam C615) The use of my webcam just limited on video chat, take pictures and video. I am not know about games.