Phone-to-Laptop Live Camera
Turn your phone into a live camera for your laptop. Connect using a QR code and stream video directly to your browser.
Privacy and Security Guarantees
Zero Server Video Storage
Live camera video streams directly between your phone and laptop using WebRTC peer-to-peer encryption (DTLS-SRTP). No video frames are ever recorded or stored on any server.
Explicit Approval Required
A connection is only established after you manually accept the request on your laptop. Unpredictable session tokens and short-lived pairing links prevent unauthorized access.
Hardware Privacy Controls
Your camera remains entirely under your control. When you stop streaming or disconnect, all media hardware tracks and permissions are immediately released.
Browser & Device Compatibility
Works on modern browsers supporting HTML5 `getUserMedia` and `RTCPeerConnection`:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use my phone camera on my laptop?
Open this page on your laptop and click 'Connect Phone Camera' to generate a QR code. Scan the QR code with your phone's camera, tap 'Enable Camera' on your phone, then click 'Accept & Stream' on your laptop to view the live video feed.
Do I need to install an app on my phone or laptop?
No application or browser extension is required. Everything runs entirely within modern mobile and desktop web browsers using standard WebRTC APIs.
Does this automatically replace my system webcam in Zoom or Google Meet?
This tool streams the phone's live video directly into your laptop's browser. While it does not install an OS-level virtual camera driver, you can easily share this browser window or use virtual camera tools like OBS Studio to pipe the video into Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams.
Are my camera video frames uploaded or saved on ToolJi servers?
Never. Video frames are streamed strictly peer-to-peer between your phone and laptop using encrypted WebRTC (DTLS-SRTP). Our servers only broker the initial connection setup (signaling). No video frames ever touch server storage.
Can I switch between front and rear cameras?
Yes. Once the camera is enabled on your phone, tap the 'Back' / 'Front' switch button. The tool automatically switches the video feed without interrupting the live session.
Do both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network?
Not necessarily. WebRTC establishes a direct connection across many local and cellular networks using STUN. On strict or corporate firewalls, encrypted TURN relays ensure connectivity.
Why do I hear sound notifications?
The tool includes clear audio notifications so you know when a phone requests a connection, when the video feed is successfully live, and when a device disconnects. You can mute, adjust volume, or disable sounds anytime in Sound Settings.