How to connect a webcam to a tablet: detailed instructions

Despite the fact that manufacturers of android devices supply their products with their own cameras, users of touch windows often need additional details. In addition, factory photocells on tablets, although powerful (for the middle category), are fragile and easily fail under the slightest mechanical impact. To solve the problem of the lack of a shooting device, the synchronization of the tablet and portable webcam will help.

How to connect and configure the camera on an android tablet

If the currently used webcam is equipped with a USB cable, then it can be connected in just this simple way. True, drivers will be required. They can be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer of the gadget, or found on third-party sites, but the second option is more risky. The software is free, and the installation files do not take up much space in the internal memory. There is a small chance that the devices will communicate properly with each other without installing software, but it is better to play it safe in order to avoid unforeseen crashes.

You need to combine the webcam and tablet using a USB cable. At the same time, the webcam should act as a flash drive. After the tablet picks up and recognizes the device connected to it, it synchronizes with it, indicating as an external drive (on many modern tablets, hardware support is included separately from other devices). For everything to work, you must turn on the webcam before connecting. After the end of "dating" the gadget must be restarted.

If the camera does not see the tablet, then installing the application called “StickMount” from the PlayMarket will help him. This program will provide the necessary support not only for one, but even for several shooting tools. On the Internet you can quickly find the free version, as it differs slightly from the paid one.

Important! After that, the pictures taken on the connected webcam will be displayed on the tablet. Not all formats can be supported by the Android file system.

If the user has an IP camera, then it cannot be connected without additional tools. It is recommended to use TinyCam Monitor for this - it is the most convenient to use. The rest of the instructions are the same, only the connection should be established wirelessly.

How to connect and configure on iPad

Technically, there are a lot of subtle differences between iPad and Android devices. But, in the case of connecting a webcam, the situation is similar. To establish a connection, you will need a 30-pin cord from Apple, which allows you to establish pairing, as users say "with anything at all." Including with a web camera. The difference regarding the tablet lies in the software - iPad requires different programs for different camera models.

You can also easily connect a digital camera to the iPad. To install a wired connection, a “DSLR Controller” is required. It will help transfer the image in real time, observing the picture on a larger screen than the camera can afford.