Your phone may have a better camera than your laptop or desktop webcam. iVCam, a tool from the developer e2eSoft, turns a phone or tablet into a webcam for Windows, so you can use that camera for video calls, streaming, or recording. It connects over Wi-Fi or USB, and the setup is designed to be simple.
This guide explains how iVCam works, which Windows versions it supports according to the developer, how its free and paid options compare, and how to get started. This website is an independent informational site and is not affiliated with e2eSoft.
How iVCam Works
iVCam uses two parts: a companion app on your phone or tablet and a client program on your Windows PC. The developer describes the connection as automatic, and it works over Wi-Fi or USB. Each connection method has its own setup guide on the developer’s website. Once connected, the PC client presents the phone’s camera to Windows and to any application that accepts a webcam, such as video conferencing or streaming software.
Which Systems Are Supported
According to the developer’s website, the PC client supports Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10, and 11. The website does not state the minimum iOS or Android version for the phone app, so check the App Store or Google Play listing before you install it. The product page lists version 7.4.2 as the current release, but it does not show a release date, so check the developer’s site for the latest version.
Free Trial, Watermark, and Paid Options
The developer offers a free trial. According to the product page, the trial and registered versions have no difference in functions. Registration can remove the iVCam watermark, and buying either the phone app or the PC client removes ads and watermarks. The product page lists a one-year subscription at $12.95 and a permanent license at $25.95, both shown with a dollar sign. Each PC license covers one computer, and the developer offers an enterprise option for more than ten PCs on request.
Prices and terms can change, so confirm the current details on the official website before you purchase.
Step by Step: Setting Up iVCam
- Download the PC client from the official developer website. Choose the Windows version that matches your system and check that the version number is current.
- Install the phone app from your app store. Use the App Store or Google Play listing, and confirm that your phone meets the stated requirements.
- Choose a connection method. Use Wi-Fi if both devices are on the same network. Use USB if you want a wired connection or if your Wi-Fi network is unreliable. Follow the matching setup guide on the developer’s website.
- Select iVCam in your video application. Open your video call or streaming software and choose iVCam as the camera source.
- Test before an important call. Check the image quality, lighting, and audio in the application you plan to use, and confirm that the connection stays stable for the full length of your session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does iVCam need an internet connection?
The developer states that iVCam connects over Wi-Fi or USB. Wi-Fi requires both devices to be on the same network. The developer’s website does not describe every network condition, so test your setup in your own environment.
Can I use iVCam for free?
Yes, a free trial is available. According to the product page, the trial has the same functions as the registered version, but registration removes the watermark and buying a license removes ads.
How many computers does one license cover?
According to the product page, a PC license code covers one PC. Enterprise codes for more than ten PCs are available by contacting the company.
The Short Version
iVCam can turn a phone into a Windows webcam over Wi-Fi or USB, and the developer states support for Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10, and 11. Check the current prices, phone requirements, and version on the official website, and test the setup before you rely on it for an important call.