iPad Ipad + webcam

[targa88]

Is it possible to use a Logitech webcam with an iPad ?
I know that an adapter is required lighting to USB.
The purpose is not for video calls. But rather as a larger display of a weight scale.
Pointing the webcam at the beam of the scale would make it easier to view = magnification.
I know that it is possible with a MBA M1 with Photo Booth for example.

 

[sparksd]

No, it is not possible to use an external webcam like the Logitech with an iPad.

 

[Slartibart]

There are adapters which allow for the use of UVC-devices like certain webcams with iPads, e.g. this.

The cheaper option might be to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera - if available - and tether it via cable or WLAN with an iPad. Usually the camera manufacturers offer an app for that - historically this was a function for the top camera model lines, but nowadays this is available in several entry level cameras - or GoPros (talking GoPros: you can even tether multiple Gopros via USB).

Additionally there are lots of cheap "action" cameras which come often with some app which allows to connect and controll them via bluetooth/wireless from an iPad.

Or you might use the camera of an Android mobile phone remotely from your iPad, you can do that using e.g. Airdroid Personal.

Similar you can use Microsoft’s RDP to control a webcam connected to a computer running Windows.

DiSCLAIMER: other (platform) products providing similar functionality are available. Please refer to your preferred search engine or digital assistant. 🤓

 

[Ukagr]

I feel your pain OP. Why in the world can you not simply plug a webcam into an iPad and it just work. Like every other usb capable device. I can plug in my Logitech webcam via usb c adapter and use the webcam's microphone but heaven forbid we could use the camera. It makes no sense.

 

[Slartibart]

Seems like iPadOS 17 delivers something in this area. 🤓

 

[Abazigal]

Seems like iPadOS 17 delivers something in this area.

Yup, to add on.

Stephen Robles (@stephenrobles@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 video So, iPadOS 17 now supports external USB webcams #WWDC23

mastodon.social

 

[Ludatyk]

Yup, to add on.

Stephen Robles (@stephenrobles@mastodon.social)

Attached: 1 video So, iPadOS 17 now supports external USB webcams #WWDC23

mastodon.social

That’s cool, it kind of negates the issue of a iPad Pro front camera not being at the top when in landscape form.

 

[Ghost31]

That’s cool, it kind of negates the issue of a iPad Pro front camera not being at the top when in landscape form.

That and when people plug into a monitor that has a webcam. Now it’s usable

 

[Homme]

No, it is not possible to use an external webcam like the Logitech with an iPad.

Considering iPadOS 17 now supports this, you spoke so so soon 😁

 

[Nekomichi]

Works with HDMI capture cards too!

 

[Student of Life]

Works with HDMI capture cards too!

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So basically one can turn an iPad into a screen for a gaming system like the switch? Did not know that.

 

[xxFoxtail]

Works with HDMI capture cards too!

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https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/146wo2p

If you haven't seen it yet, give this app a try. It'll fix any problems you have using your capture card on the iPad. It's not mirrored, sound plays through it and it's not weirdly stretched or cropped.

 

[Nekomichi]

https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/146wo2p

If you haven't seen it yet, give this app a try. It'll fix any problems you have using your capture card on the iPad. It's not mirrored, sound plays through it and it's not weirdly stretched or cropped.

I've been testing this app, it shows a lot of promise!