You can turn on the camera on your Windows computer immediately using the built-in Camera app, or another app that uses it.

You can test your webcam using online tools or programs that come with Windows 10 or your Mac computer.

Access to a high-quality webcam isn't always guaranteed: While decent options are now built into most laptops, they're not all of an acceptable standard. Maybe you've got a monitor without a webcam ...

To use a Pixel phone as a webcam on a Windows or Mac computer, ensure your phone runs Android 14 (Pixel 4a 5G or later). Connect it to the computer using a data-capable USB-C cable. In the USB ...