use android phone as Linux webcam

1) load kernel driver

$ sudo modprobe -v v4l2loopback exclusive_caps=1 card_label="Virtual Webcam"
$ v4l2-ctl --list-devices

2) use scrcpy (command for streaming)

$ scrcpy --list-cameras
$ scrcpy --video-source=camera --no-audio --camera-facing=back --camera-size=1920x1440 --v4l2-sink=/dev/video2 --no-video-playback

full guide see: https://adityatelange.in/blog/android-phone-webcam-linux/

Last modified: 2025-04-09 01:15h