# Using external camera with android device **URL:** \ **Category:** Android\ **Created:** [October 18, 2017, 9:33am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410 "2017-10-18T09:33:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sdnngp\_ngp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@sdnngp\_ngp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/sdnngp_ngp)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 9:33am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/1 "2017-10-18T09:33:24Z")
Is it possible that 3rd camera, external USB can be use with android device which is connected with OTG adapter or directly to device via bluetooth. ---
**Author:** ![Joshua\_Woodward1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/joshua_woodward1/32/1480_2.png) [@Joshua\_Woodward1](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Joshua_Woodward1)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/2 "2017-10-18T17:45:24Z")
[https://zoom.github.io/zoom-sdk-android/](https://zoom.github.io/zoom-sdk-android/) In MeetingActivity the is a switchToNextCamera method - I assume if the camera is available you could switch to it. There is not a switchToCamera(index) method or list of cameras available in the SDK (however you could get the cameras outside of the SDK [https://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/camera2/CameraManager.html](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/camera2/CameraManager.html)) ---
**Author:** ![timetravellers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e4f/32.png) [@timetravellers](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/timetravellers)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/3 "2018-12-15T17:03:40Z")
We are using Samsung Gear 360 camera with Samsung s9. When we use switchToNextCamera method the app only switch between device integrated cameras. Also we use the camera manager in order to get the number of cameras and it also show us two cameras. Do you know if the cameras that works with bluetooth + wifi direct are compatible with this SDK? ---
**Author:** ![MateC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/matec/32/16224_2.png) [@MateC](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/MateC)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/4 "2020-09-30T17:44:40Z")
Reopening this topic. As with the Covid19, many schools in the hybrid scenario (50% in the classroom and 50% online at home) are using Zoom installed on an Android tablet using the tablet internal camera. It would be a greatly appreciated feature to offer also support for external USB camera (webcam) connected via USB OTG cable, similar to how apps like CameraFi or PrismLive permit it. ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/5 "2020-09-30T19:19:09Z")
Hi @MateC, thanks for the post. Earlier this year, we had to temporarily remove support for USB cameras from the Android SDK. Unfortunately we do not have any additional information available regarding when this functionality will be added back in at this time. Be sure to keep an eye on our [release notes](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/sdk/native-sdks/android/resource/release-notes) for updates in the future. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MateC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/matec/32/16224_2.png) [@MateC](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/MateC)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/6 "2020-09-30T20:33:08Z")
OK, thank you! It’s appreciated the quick reply and the level of information. ---
**Author:** ![karlomendoza122912](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/karlomendoza122912/32/16604_2.png) [@karlomendoza122912](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/karlomendoza122912)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/7 "2020-10-07T14:17:36Z")
the new release 09/28/20 . states share camera option. i tried update zoom . but still not detected ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/8 "2020-10-07T16:53:17Z")
Hi @karlomendoza122912, thanks for using the devforum. It looks like you’re referring to the release notes of the Zoom client for Android. This forums is meant specifically for developers implementing the SDK. For assistance with the Zoom client on any platform, please refer to our [general support page](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us). Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![scottmcleod](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/scottmcleod/32/23414_2.png) [@scottmcleod](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/scottmcleod)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/9 "2021-02-21T14:16:30Z")
When will this feature be coming back? Looking to integrate a USB webcam (HDMI input) into our daily zoom meetings. ---
**Author:** ![srinivasrao.sangam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/srinivasrao.sangam/32/17307_2.png) [@srinivasrao.sangam](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/srinivasrao.sangam)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/10 "2021-04-24T13:07:26Z")
waiting for android to enable usb camera ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/11 "2021-04-26T17:36:49Z")
Hi @srinivasrao.sangam, thanks for using the dev forum. Can you please clarify whether or not you are asking about the Android SDK or the Zoom client on Android? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![smokingcatnip](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/smokingcatnip/32/29071_2.png) [@smokingcatnip](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/smokingcatnip)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/12 "2021-07-10T19:02:46Z")
Just want to say I would also like to see USB camera functionality returned to the Zoom client. ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/13 "2021-07-12T18:59:48Z")
HI @smokingcatnip, thanks for using Zoom. It seems that you are requesting this for the Zoom client. This forum is meant only to assist developers who are integrating our SDKs into their own applications. To submit feedback regarding the Zoom client, please fill out the feedback form [here](https://zoom.us/feed). 🙂 Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![smokingcatnip](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/smokingcatnip/32/29071_2.png) [@smokingcatnip](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/smokingcatnip)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/14 "2021-07-12T19:12:18Z")
Okay, add the USB webcam functionality back to the SDK, and I’ll write my own application. ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/15 "2021-07-13T17:27:36Z")
Hi @smokingcatnip, The current SDK architecture requires a feature to be added to the Zoom client before it can be adopted in the Client SDK. As a result, the SDK cannot support USB cameras unless the client releases a version with support first. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![smokingcatnip](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/smokingcatnip/32/29071_2.png) [@smokingcatnip](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/smokingcatnip)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/16 "2021-07-13T17:39:37Z")
Oh, okay. In that case, I just want to say I would also like to see USB camera functionality returned to the Zoom client. ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-external-camera-with-android-device/410/17 "2021-07-14T17:48:15Z")
Hi @smokingcatnip, Since this forum is only meant for supporting implementations using the SDK, please use the feedback form mentioned in my previous reply. 🙂 Thanks!