Is it possible to use this as a webcam?
1828298
I'm so sorry but I can't answer the question truthfully simply because I don't know -- love it as a camera though. Fits perfectly in a pocket. Easy to use but whether as a webcam -- don't know -- sorry.
1828299
Don't think it is possible. It can take videos, but it cannot stream live to the internet.
388387
Yes you can via USB using supplied software. As you can read in my initial review I did have issues establishing communication between PC and camera. Try different USB ports until the PC "sees" the camcorder.
1755122
It will allow you to do that, but I was very disappointed with it and send it back. Kept disconneting itself. I just bought a cable on a usb to go from camera to computer and it takes no time at all! You will not be happy with this device.
114844
Yes it could using the firewire port on the camera to live stream to your computer.
1704624
You can but the picture will be very pixelated. You can try a few of the usb 2.0 adapters but off a laptop my guess is you won't have the best of picture either way.
33214
Hi Thanh V, no it can't be used as a webcam. The camera does not have the capability to stream via USB. Thanks_Mitch
999752
Definitely no, the housing is too small (in this case the housing is even smaller than your camera). You can setup the electronic components of a webcam (dissassembled webcam) inside this.
823179
Yes, you can. However, I have been having problems the usb port in seems to be recording when is not recording.
1564588
Just looking at it, I would assume you could. Mine is connected to my computer, but I have also used it on Skype.
1389245
I guess you can, that is if you can ever get the dang thing to work. I never had any luck with it. I just ended up buying an IP camera and using my monitor when I wanted to see what's going on.
865984
Yes. It's nothing more than a USB mass storage device with a camera. It will work like any webcam would, and it will work like any USB storage device would. I wouldn't expect super quality and focus tho.
2118914
Hi effie, no, it can't be used as a webcam. The camcorder does not have the live streaming feature which would enable live streaming online. Thanks_Mitch
357119
Yes it can but the quality is nowhere close to todays standard. Might be good for online video chat but not much else. I believe I read somewhere that it is 0.3 megapixel
1825151
You can. That's basically how I set mine up. Call foscam support if you get stuck anywhere. Some find the portforwarding settings a bit confusing. Just fyi. Support is very helpful, they can remote access your pc if need be.
38261
It appears that this is a software issue and not a hardware issue. Without knowing what webcam program you are using it is impossible to determine a solution.
1809579
You have to eyeball it, there's not a way (that I know of) to use a webcam with this one.
1653326
No it cannot serve as a webcam. The USB port is read only and the HDMI and AV ports connect only to a TV for playback.