2024-03-20 06:30:00
After announcing the first Windows 11 Moment 5 update, Microsoft has rolled out a major new feature for Windows Insiders. Clues of it appeared in Windows 11 previews a few months ago. Now, it’s finally official: Microsoft’s operating system can now use Android smartphones as high-quality web lenses.
Lenses on modern Windows laptops are pretty good, but they’re still a far cry from cheaper Android smartphones. Therefore, to get a better web lens, you either buy a standalone lens or use third-party software (usually advanced software) to turn your smartphone into a web lens. With today’s update for Windows Insiders, Windows 11 can natively use Android devices as web cameras.
Windows Insiders can connect their phone to their computer and enjoy better image quality, switch between lenses, pause video, and apply on-device effects. Additionally, the experience does not require any wiring and can be connected wirelessly via Wi-Fi. When using a smartphone as a web camera, Windows 11 displays a special toolbar with additional options for switching cameras, pausing video, turning on HDR, and more. Additionally, you can check the battery level of your device.
If you want to try using your Android smartphone as a lens for Windows, update the Link to Windows app to version 1.24012 or newer. Additionally, your phone should be running Android 9.0 or higher. Then, go to your computer’s “Settings” > “Bluetooth & Devices” > “Mobile Devices”, select “Mobile Devices”, and allow the computer to access your Android phone. Afterwards, Windows 11 will prompt you to install the Cros Device Experience Host update.
Unfortunately, iPhone users are not supported, but they can get the same experience using third-party apps. In addition, macOS supports using iPhone as a web camera without the need for additional software.
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