1. Mevo Camera
  2. Camera
  3. Mevo Start

Mevo Wired and Wireless Webcam Mode

Apple M1 Products

Mevo Wired Webcam mode for M series products requires the following versions.
Mevo App 4.3.1 & Firmware version 4.3.5 or newer

As of July 27th, 2020, you can now use your camera as a web camera. This enables you to use any of your Mevo cameras with your favorite software. e.g. Video conferencing software such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Discord or Video Switching software like Livestream Studio, vMix, and OBS. The webcam feature is still in its early stages so you'll notice a some limitations but we can assure you we are working diligently to add features, functionality and compatibility across all Mevo cameras. 

Please note that there are compatibility limitations with certain 3rd party software and specific camera models, so please read through all of the directions and limitations below before setting up your camera as a webcam.

Zoom Pro-Tip - Enable HD and toggle Mirror

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Wired Webcam Wireless Webcam (Mac) Wireless Webcam (Windows)

UVC stands for "USB Video Class" which is a USB driver for cameras to be used via USB. This allows the camera to be used as a wired webcam. UVC functionality requires that the camera is plugged in to your computer similar to how you would use a traditional webcam. Note that you will no longer be able to record or stream while using the Mevo Start camera as a wired webcam. No downloads are necessary.

Device Requirements

- Available for all Mevo cameras  (max resolution 720p for Mevo 1st Gen / Plus they also require external audio)
- Mevo app version 2.1 or newer
- Mevo Start firmware 1.1.62 or newer
- Destination device must accept UVC 1.0 to recognize the camera as a webcam via USB.

How do I enable it?

You can enable it in the Mevo Camera app following the guide below, or you can simply double tap the power button to enable/disable Mevo Wired Webcam. 

  1. Connect your camera to the Mevo App to ensure you have the latest updates.

  2. Enable in Mevo App (demonstrated below)

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  3. Plug it in via USB and your system will handle it all for you.

    Windows

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    Mac

    No prompts are present. You can confirm your Mac system sees your camera by going to

         About This Mac > System Report > Camera

    Your camera will be listed there as a camera source.

  4. Select it as your video source in the app of your choice (example: Zoom)

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Platforms UVC has been tested with

  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Skype
  • Slack
  • Cisco Webex
  • Microsoft Teams
  • FaceTime
  • Discord

Troubleshooting Steps

I don't see my camera + Boost when using wired webcam mode.
The Mevo Plus/1st Gen must be directly connected to your computer to use as a webcam. This means you can't use your camera as a webcam when attached to the Boost.
Zoom only sees my audio, not my video or nothing at all?
Check that you are running the latest Zoom software version as they released an update to allow products to work with it.
Still having an issue?
Please open a support ticket here so a Customer Experience Agent can address this for you.
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