Bug 425912

Summary:	Send video stream from phone to computer with kdeconnect (phone as webcam/security camera)
Product:	[Applications] kdeconnect	Reporter:	RaitaroH <RaitaroHikami>
Component:	common	Assignee:	Adam Fallon <adam.eric.fallon>
Status:	CONFIRMED ---
Severity:	wishlist	CC:	achilleas.k, adam.eric.fallon, blaydstephens, fgunni, fischer, johnmaverick74, p3dimaria, reukov2002, sprit152009, thomas.mc.work, unlovable_fridge356, work.pratikrajput
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Fedora RPMs
OS:	Linux
See Also:	https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=394547
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed In:
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Description RaitaroH 2020-08-28 17:52:58 UTC

SUMMARY
I believe would be amazing if kdeconnect had the functionality to send a video stream to the computer. This could be used as a webcam, or even as a security camera.

I think this can give 3 functions: video only, audio only, audio+video. This way the phone could be used as a microphone if say the laptop's is just horrible.

Beyond file/clipboard sharing and sending a few commands, kdeconnect doesn't seem to have that much usage, but I think this addition would be a very strong one. It could be a great selling point: "Make your old phone a microphone/webcam/security camera!".


SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Manjaro Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.19.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.73.0
Qt Version: 5.15.0
Kernel Version: 5.4.58-1-MANJARO
OS Type: 64-bit

Comment 1 Thomas McWork 2022-04-13 19:43:39 UTC

Dear Albert, dear KDE community,

is there anything that can be done to accelerate/prioritize this feature? Have it would allow dozens of users to recycle their discarded smartphone to be used as a webcam for video communication. This would potentially avoid a lot of people from buying a proper webcam as even years old phone have a very decent camera.

Is there any way to fund this specific issue?

Thanks in advance!

Comment 2 Tomás Flores 2022-08-28 16:30:37 UTC

*** This bug has been confirmed by popular vote. ***

Comment 3 Thomas Fischer 2024-03-02 08:13:28 UTC

Microsoft is working on such a solution for Windows 11:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/02/29/ability-to-use-a-mobile-devices-camera-as-a-webcam-on-your-pc-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/
“We are gradually rolling out the ability to use your Android phone or tablet camera in any video application on your Windows 11 PC … [Y]ou’ll be able to wirelessly enjoy the high quality of your mobile device’s camera on your PC with flexibility and ease. Some of the abilities include being able to switch between front and back camera, pausing the stream during interruptions, and enjoying effects provided by your mobile model. … Please ensure that your mobile device has Android 9.0+ and that your version of the Link to Windows phone application is 1.24012* or greater.”

Comment 4 Blayd 2024-08-25 07:17:59 UTC

I was wondering if any progress has been made towards implementing this as a feature, or how I/we can push it. This would greatly benefit my personal use case as a uni student and I feel as if it would benefit tons of other people as well. I've seen the preview of 24H2 and it looks very promising.

I can't personally contribute code-wise (not experienced) but if I can contribute in another way I would be willing. Thanks!

Comment 5 John 2025-01-02 15:57:22 UTC

I believe this would be extremely useful. It would open up a lot of possibilities and make KDEConnect even more useful!