Samsung’s Camera Share feature has been updated to support Galaxy Books starting with the first One UI 7.0 beta. It previously allowed using your phone as a webcam for a tablet, but now extends to Galaxy Books. Here’s the discussion:
Camera Share seems to be exclusive to Galaxy Books. I couldn’t get it to work on non-Samsung PCs.
Drew said:
Camera Share seems to be exclusive to Galaxy Books. I couldn’t get it to work on non-Samsung PCs.
Link to Windows has a similar feature. It requires a Samsung phone but works with any PC.
@Devin
I couldn’t find it. I have an Acer laptop and a Samsung S24.
Bryn said:
@Devin
I couldn’t find it. I have an Acer laptop and a Samsung S24.
On Windows, try Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices, and choose ‘Manage devices.’ Once linked, flip the switch to ‘Use as a connected camera.’
@Devin
I don’t see the ‘Use as a connected camera’ option. Is it because I’m on Windows 10 instead of 11?
Bryn said:
@Devin
I don’t see the ‘Use as a connected camera’ option. Is it because I’m on Windows 10 instead of 11?
Yes, it seems to be a Windows 11 feature for now. Not sure if Microsoft plans to roll it out to Windows 10.
@Devin
It works on most devices. I used it with a Xiaomi phone. Some premium features may be exclusive to Samsung devices.
Drew said:
Camera Share seems to be exclusive to Galaxy Books. I couldn’t get it to work on non-Samsung PCs.
Hopefully, someone will create a workaround, like with Samsung Notes, to make it compatible with other computers.
@Roux
I installed it over Samsung Settings on my ASUS laptop. It seems to look for phones, though I don’t have One UI 7 on my phone yet.