Version 1.0.0 VanCamera

VanCamera v1.0.0 Release Notes

Release Date: January 29, 2026

Overview

VanCamera transforms your Android phone into a high-quality, low-latency webcam for Windows. This is the first official release, featuring secure connections, automatic device discovery, and native integration with popular video conferencing apps.

Features

Cross-Platform Support

• Windows Application - Native Windows installer with all dependencies included
• Android Application - Supports Android 7.0+ (API 24)

Connection Modes

• USB Mode - Lowest latency, most reliable connection via ADB port forwarding
• WiFi Mode - Wireless freedom with automatic mDNS device discovery

Video Streaming

• Hardware H.264 Encoding - Efficient encoding using device hardware
• Real-time Optimization - Frame dropping and low-latency processing
• Multiple Resolutions - Support for various video presets
• Front & Back Camera - Switch between cameras with proper orientation handling

Security

• TLS 1.3 Encryption - All video streams are encrypted end-to-end
• Certificate-based Authentication - Secure device pairing via QR code

Native Integration

• Works with any DirectShow application:
  • Discord
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Meet
  • OBS Studio
  • And more...

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• OBS-VirtualCam driver (installed automatically)
• USB cable or WiFi network (for connection)

Android

• Android 7.0 or later
• Camera permission
• USB debugging enabled (for USB mode)

Installation

Windows

1. Download VanCamera-Setup-1.0.0.exe
2. Run installer as Administrator
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. OBS Virtual Camera driver will be installed automatically

Android

1. Download VanCamera-1.0.0.apk
2. Install on your Android device
3. Grant camera permissions when prompted

Quick Start

1. Android: Launch VanCamera and tap "Start Streaming"
2. Windows: Launch VanCamera and select your device from the dropdown
3. Connect: Click "Start Receiving"
4. Use: Select "OBS-Camera" in your video app settings

Known Issues

• First connection may take a few seconds to establish
• Some antivirus software may flag the installer (false positive)
• WiFi mode requires both devices on the same network

What's Included

Windows Installer

• VanCamera application
• ADB (Android Debug Bridge) for USB connectivity
• OBS-VirtualCam driver installer

Android APK

• Signed release build
• Optimized with ProGuard/R8

Acknowledgments

• OBS-VirtualCam by Fenrirthviti
• CustomTkinter for the modern UI
• PyAV for video processing
• Conscrypt for TLS 1.3 support

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

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