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README.md

Android Webcam System

Turn your Android phone into a high-quality webcam using a fully local, serverless architecture.

Open-source (GPL-3.0) • No cloud • No signaling server

✨ What's Included

This is a complete professional solution with:

  • 📱 Kotlin Mobile App (Android for now)
  • 💻 Electron Desktop Client (Windows/Mac/Linux)
  • 🔌 USB Connection Support (low latency, more stable)
  • 📡 WiFi Connection Support (wireless freedom)

🧩 Components

💻 AWC — Desktop Client

Tauri-based app that connects to your phone and outputs virtual webcam.

📱 AWA — Android App

Kotlin-based mobile app that acts as the streaming server.

🚀 Features

Mobile App

  • HD/FHD/4K resolution support (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K)
  • Adjustable FPS (15, 30, 60 fps) (Planned)
  • Front/back camera switching
  • USB and WiFi connection modes
  • Real-time connection status
  • Low battery usage

Desktop Client

  • Virtual webcam device (works with Zoom, Teams, Meet, OBS, etc.) ***
  • Clean, modern UI
  • Connection statistics

Connection Options

  • USB Mode: Lower latency, more stable, no WiFi needed
  • WiFi Mode: Wireless freedom, works anywhere

📋 Prerequisites

Required

  • PC: Windows 10+, (Planned for macOS and Linux)
  • Phone: Android 7.0+

For Development

  • Android Studio (for Android builds)
  • VS Code (recommended editor)
  • Or your favourite software for developement

🎥 Using as Virtual Webcam ***

The desktop client creates a virtual webcam that works with:

  • ✅ Zoom
  • ✅ Microsoft Teams
  • ✅ Google Meet
  • ✅ Discord
  • ✅ OBS Studio
  • ✅ Skype
  • ✅ Any app that uses webcams!

Windows Setup

The virtual webcam should appear automatically in your video apps.

🔧 Configuration

Change Resolution

Edit in mobile app settings or in code:

  • 480p (640x480) - Low bandwidth
  • 720p (1280x720) - Recommended
  • 1080p (1920x1080) - High quality
  • 4K (3840x2160) - Maximum quality

🏗️ Building for Production

Desktop Apps

cd desktop-client

# Windows
npm run build:win

🐛 Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

"Can't connect -"

  • Check firewall (allow port 8080)
  • Verify same WiFi network (for WiFi mode)
  • Check USB debugging (for USB mode)

Video Quality Issues

  • Lower resolution to 720p
  • Use USB instead of WiFi
  • Close other apps using camera
  • Use 5GHz WiFi if available

🌟 Advantages Over Other APPs

Feature AWA Other APPs
Price Free Pay for HD and high resolutions
Resolution Up to 4K 720p (free), 1080p (paid)
Open Source (Customize as you want) ✅ Yes ❌ No
USB Support ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
WiFi Support ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Customizable ✅ Full control ❌ No
Privacy ✅ Self-hosted ⚠️
No Ads ✅ Yes ❌ Has ads

🤝 Contributing

This is an open-source project! Contributions welcome:

  • 🐛 Report bugs
  • 💡 Suggest features
  • 🔧 Submit pull requests
  • 📖 Improve documentation
  • ⭐ Star the repository

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

© 2026 Soubhagyajit Borah

What this means:

  • ✅ You can use, modify, and distribute this software
  • ✅ You can use it commercially
  • ⚠️ You must disclose source code if you distribute it
  • ⚠️ Any derivative work must also be licensed under GPL-3.0

See the LICENSE file for full details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

  • Virtual camera powered by Softcam © tshino (MIT License)
  • Built with Kotlin, Electron.
  • Inspired by DroidCam and similar tools.
  • Made with ❤️ for the open-source community.

🚀 Roadmap

  • Audio streaming support
  • Multiple phone support at a time
  • Recording functionality
  • Native virtual camera driver
  • Cloud signaling option
  • Mobile app on app stores

💬 Support

Having issues? Found a bug?

  1. Check the documentation files
  2. Search existing issues on GitHub
  3. Create a new issue with details
  4. Join our community discussions

⭐ Show Your Support

If you find this useful:

  • ⭐ Star the repository
  • 📢 Share with others
  • 💬 Provide feedback
  • 🤝 Contribute improvements

*** Virtual webcam device is not included in client version v1.0.5 as I am investing an issue. I will soon release next version with Virtual camera included. If you need the Virtual camera, please install client version v1.0.4

Happy streaming! Made with ❤️ and ☕ by developers, for developers.