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The original Linux client provides desktop connectivity for the classic DroidCam app.
About DroidCam
The DroidCam Linux client is the original GNU/Linux/nix client for the classic DroidCam app. It connects a Linux desktop to DroidCam and can expose the video stream as a virtual webcam using DroidCam's v4l2loopback-dc module or the standard v4l2loopback module. Audio can be routed through the Linux ALSA Loopback sound card, but setup varies by system and the README recommends using a regular microphone and keeping DroidCam for video only. The repository is open source under GPL-2.0 and provides build and install scripts for the client, video driver, and sound support.
Key features
- GNU/Linux/nix client for the classic DroidCam app
- Virtual webcam via v4l2loopback-dc or standard v4l2loopback
- v4l2loopback-dc appears as DroidCam webcam and auto-loads after reboot
- v4l2loopback-dc works with Skype and Chrome without exclusive_caps=1
- Optional audio through Linux ALSA Loopback sound card
- GUI client and droidcam-cli build options
Best for: Linux users who want to connect the classic DroidCam app as a webcam and are comfortable building dependencies or configuring virtual webcam and audio modules.
Good for
- Open source under the GPL-2.0 license
- Works with the standard v4l2loopback module, making v4l2loopback-dc optional
- Includes separate scripts for client, video driver, sound, and DKMS installation
Watch out for
- Audio setup varies across Linux systems; the README recommends a regular microphone and video-only use
- The standard v4l2loopback module may need exclusive_caps=1 for Skype and Chrome
- Some distributions remove libappindicator, requiring an alternative dependency for the tray icon
DroidCam at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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DroidCam FAQ
Is v4l2loopback-dc required?
No. DroidCam also works with the standard v4l2loopback module, so installing v4l2loopback-dc is optional.
What does v4l2loopback-dc change?
It shows DroidCam in the webcam list, works with Skype and Chrome without exclusive_caps=1, and its install scripts configure it to auto-load after reboot.
How is audio handled on Linux?
DroidCam can use the Linux ALSA Loopback sound card for audio, but setup varies by system and the README recommends a regular microphone with DroidCam kept for video only.
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