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How do I switch the camera in the camera app?

Anonymous
2021-12-31T20:18:50+00:00

I record videos for YouTube and I thought I would buy a webcam for better picture quality for my videos. How do I get the camera app to switch to the webcam rather than using the built-in camera on my laptop? Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-12-31T22:27:42+00:00

    Thanks! Once I get the camera switched and restart the computer, will I be able to use the webcam to record video?

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  2. DaveM121 869.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-12-31T20:52:13+00:00

    Hi Diane

    Open the old Control Panel, not the Settings App.

    At the top, set View to icons.

    Open Devices and Printers.

    Does the USB webcam appear in the list there, if so, right click that and set it as the default device.

    Restart (not shut down) your PC.

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  3. DaveM121 869.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-01-01T08:27:32+00:00

    Hi Diane1611

    Yes, that is correct, you should then be able to record with that webcam.

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