PocketCam
$4.99
3.0for iPhone, iPad and more
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About PocketCam
**UPDATE** PocketCam now supports audio! Support for FaceTime, iChat/Messages on macs added!
** YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A69c4HHok3U
** IMPORTANT ** Please turn off Bluetooth on the device (Settings->General->Bluetooth) before using PocketCam. Otherwise, you may experience frame drops/freeze.
Why paying for an expensive webcam when you can use your awesome iOS device for video conference? Better yet, your iOS webcam is wireless! Now you can use your iOS device to show around your house/apartment on your favorite webcam applications such as FaceTime, iChat/Messages, Windows Live or Skype.
PocketCam lets you use your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad as a wireless webcam (and microphone!) for your Windows-based computer or Mac (OS X 10.7 or above). PocketCam automatically forwards video captured by your iOS camera, which can then be used as if they come from a virtual webcam.
PocketCam works with any Windows-based webcam or video conferencing applications, including instant message applications such as MSN Live Messenger, Skype, AIM, etc. For Mac users, PocketCam works with any Mac applications that use QuickTime for video capturing, including FaceTime, iChat/Messages, GTalk, Skype and aMSN.
You can even record the live video from your iOS cam using a webcam recorder such as QuickTime Pro.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. If you have not already done so, download and install the PocketControl for Windows or Mac software from our website: http://www.senstic.com/iPhone/PocketCam/PocketCam.aspx
2. On Windows, run PocketControl for Windows and make sure the PocketCam service is running on your computer. On Mac, run PocketControl, and run any application that uses webcam and select PocketCam as your preferred webcam.
3. Start PocketCam on iOS device, and the app will automatically connect to your computer. The bottom of your iOS screen should display "Connected to your_computer_name:port."
4. Start any program on your computer that uses webcam, and select "PocketCam" as your virtual webcam.
Enjoy live feed from your iOS camera as your webcam source!
Step-by-step instructions can be found at http://www.senstic.com/iphone/pocketcam/Support.aspx
LIMITATIONS:
1. Currently, PocketCam supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or above.
2. There is a half second delay before the images are shown up on the computer.
*** If you have problem getting PocketCam to work, please contact us at support@senstic.com, and we will help you fix the problem.
** YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A69c4HHok3U
** IMPORTANT ** Please turn off Bluetooth on the device (Settings->General->Bluetooth) before using PocketCam. Otherwise, you may experience frame drops/freeze.
Why paying for an expensive webcam when you can use your awesome iOS device for video conference? Better yet, your iOS webcam is wireless! Now you can use your iOS device to show around your house/apartment on your favorite webcam applications such as FaceTime, iChat/Messages, Windows Live or Skype.
PocketCam lets you use your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad as a wireless webcam (and microphone!) for your Windows-based computer or Mac (OS X 10.7 or above). PocketCam automatically forwards video captured by your iOS camera, which can then be used as if they come from a virtual webcam.
PocketCam works with any Windows-based webcam or video conferencing applications, including instant message applications such as MSN Live Messenger, Skype, AIM, etc. For Mac users, PocketCam works with any Mac applications that use QuickTime for video capturing, including FaceTime, iChat/Messages, GTalk, Skype and aMSN.
You can even record the live video from your iOS cam using a webcam recorder such as QuickTime Pro.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. If you have not already done so, download and install the PocketControl for Windows or Mac software from our website: http://www.senstic.com/iPhone/PocketCam/PocketCam.aspx
2. On Windows, run PocketControl for Windows and make sure the PocketCam service is running on your computer. On Mac, run PocketControl, and run any application that uses webcam and select PocketCam as your preferred webcam.
3. Start PocketCam on iOS device, and the app will automatically connect to your computer. The bottom of your iOS screen should display "Connected to your_computer_name:port."
4. Start any program on your computer that uses webcam, and select "PocketCam" as your virtual webcam.
Enjoy live feed from your iOS camera as your webcam source!
Step-by-step instructions can be found at http://www.senstic.com/iphone/pocketcam/Support.aspx
LIMITATIONS:
1. Currently, PocketCam supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or above.
2. There is a half second delay before the images are shown up on the computer.
*** If you have problem getting PocketCam to work, please contact us at support@senstic.com, and we will help you fix the problem.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.0
Last updated on Jan 16, 2017
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
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Version History
3.0
Jan 16, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Update for newer devices.
Update for newer devices.
2.14
Jun 29, 2015
* Added connection by scanning QR code.
* Added the option to enable or disable background audio.
* Added the option to enable or disable background audio.
2.13
Nov 12, 2014
* Added an option to pause the camera stream. You can use this option to temporarily sto the camera's audio/video. This is particularly useful to override the default background recording mode.
* Improved the support of new devices.
* Improved the support of new devices.
2.12
Aug 1, 2014
Bug fixes.
2.11
Jul 19, 2014
* Fixed a bug that could cause crash when running extended time.
* Performance enhancement.
* Performance enhancement.
2.10
May 8, 2014
* Fixed a freeze issue on latest iOS update.
2.9
Apr 24, 2014
Bug fix.
2.8
Oct 22, 2013
* Performance improvement.
* UI updates.
* UI updates.
2.7
May 10, 2013
* Added a dimmed option to save battery when running the webcam.
* Added/updated Quick Start guide and help instructions.
* Added/updated Quick Start guide and help instructions.
2.6
Feb 27, 2013
* Added saturation, brightness and contrast controls.
* Added support email link.
* Added support email link.
2.5
Feb 20, 2013
Fixed the issue where the app freezes when pressing the "i" button when running on the latest OS update.
2.4
Oct 26, 2012
Improved display on devices with larger screen.
2.3
Sep 17, 2012
Increase resolution and frame rate.
General performance improvement.
General performance improvement.
2.2
Dec 2, 2011
Fix the issue where the options screen sometimes does not display correctly.
2.1
Aug 29, 2011
Added camera flash support.
2.0
Apr 15, 2011
Added support for larger display.
1.8.1
Jan 19, 2011
Fixed a problem where Text Overlay cannot be changed.
1.8
Jan 13, 2011
Added photo/video playback.
1.7.1
Dec 2, 2010
Fix a crashing issue when Mic is turned off.
1.7
Nov 22, 2010
Fixed a connection issue. Add IP connection option.
1.6.1
Oct 11, 2010
Bug fix on crashing issue.
1.6
Oct 1, 2010
Updated to support front-facing camera.
1.5
Jun 23, 2010
Fixed a connection issue.
1.4
Mar 5, 2010
Added microphone support. Updated Help text.
1.3
Jan 22, 2010
Added webcam positioning. Added server selection option.
PocketCam FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of PocketCam.
iPhone
Requires iOS 9.1 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 9.1 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 9.1 or later.
PocketCam supports English