How to Connect an External Camera on Android

On supported Android devices, Live Now can work with compatible UVC capture devices to receive video from an HDMI camera.

Requirements

  • Android phone or tablet supporting USB OTG/host mode
  • Compatible UVC HDMI capture card
  • Camera, HDMI cable and any required USB adapter

Step-by-step guide

  1. Enable clean HDMI output on the camera.
  2. Connect camera HDMI OUT to the capture card.
  3. Connect the capture card to the Android device.
  4. Allow USB device access if Android prompts you.
  5. Select the external camera input in Live Now and check the preview.
  6. Test audio and video before a public stream.

Important notes

  • USB permissions and available video formats vary across Android devices.
  • If the source freezes, try reconnecting the device and testing another supported resolution.

Need help?

If you encounter a connection problem, contact Live Now support with your device model, operating system, capture accessory model, camera HDMI format and a description of the issue.