Galaxy S26: How to Use Your Phone as a Webcam for Your PC

Quick summary: If you have a Windows PC, you don’t need a new webcam. The Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra can work as a USB webcam, and it’s super simple.

Step by step

1. Plug in a USB cable between your computer and your phone.
2. Swipe down from the top of the phone. You’ll most likely see a USB notification for charging. Tap it and change it to Webcam.
3. Swipe down again and tap the Webcam notification to open the controls. You can switch cameras and zoom in or out.
4. Test it on the PC: open the Windows Camera app. You should see yourself right away.
5. Turn on high quality mode (optional): tap the high quality button on the phone. It disables power optimizations to improve the image. Your phone might get hot if you use it for a long time.
6. Pick it in your video chat app: in your meeting app’s video settings, choose the default camera labeled UVC. That’s your Galaxy S26.

You already have the phone, so why not use those awesome cameras on your computer too?

Get it

• Samsung Galaxy S26 at Walmart
• Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung