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Tony Polanco

EXPLAINED: How to use an external usb webcam on ipad - The Real Truth

external USB webcam attached to the top of an iPad Air with Magic Keyboard showing home screen

If you’ve installed the iPadOS 17 public beta on your iPad, you can now use an external USB camera with your tablet. This is handy if you don’t want to use the iPad’s front-facing camera and would prefer one of the best webcams instead. So long as you have one of the best iPads with a USB-C port, you can try this new feature out.

Apple confirmed that any USB camera will work on a plug-in-and-play basis. As soon as you plug the camera in, it will be available to use without any additional set-up or configuration. If your camera uses a USB-A connection, you’ll need an adapter. Other than that, this is a straightforward process.

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