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How can I use my webcam in chatting software, like Skype or FaceTime?
For FaceTime on Mac
If your Mac has a built-in camera already, open the FaceTime, click Video on the top left
of your screen and choose the name of your webcam to use it.
For Skype on Mac
Before running Skype, please make sure that all other applications using the webcam
are closed. Failed to do so means that Skype may not recognize the webcam. It is highly
recommended to update your Skype to the latest version.
Once you have installed Skype and started it up, select Preferences from the Skype
menu in the top left corner of your screen.
In the
Audio/Video
tab, select the name of your webcam in the
Camera
drop down
menu.
For Skype on Windows 10
In the Skype for Business main window, click on the arrow next to the Options button,
and select
Tools
>
Audio Devices
.
Under
Audio device
, choose the device you want.
Click the green arrow new to
Speaker
to hear a sample tone, and drag the slider if you
need to adjust the volume.
To test your microphone volume, speak into it for a few seconds. The volume is optimal
when the progress bar reaches the middle of the test area. Drag the slider next to the
Microphone
to adjust the microphone volume.
For Zoom
When you first join a meeting, Zoom will work to test your speakers automatically. If
you don’t hear a ringtone, use the drop-down menu or click
No
to switch speakers until
you hear the ringtone. Click
Yes
to continue to the microphone test.
Next, Zoom will ensure you can be heard by others by testing your connected
microphone. If you don’t hear an audio replay, use the drop-down menu or click
No
to
switch microphones until you hear the replay. Click
Yes
when you hear the replay.
Click
Join with Computer Audio
to finish testing and join the meeting.
Does my webcam support Linux system?
The Linux system is supported if your Linux has UVC drive-free protocols. Otherwise,
you have to install Linux UVC driver manually.
