Getting started with Camo

To use Camo, you'll need to install it on your mobile device and your computer. We recommend installing the iPhone app first.
Installing Camo on your iOS device
Camo is available on the App Store. You can find it by searching for "camo".
Installing Camo Studio on your Mac
Once you've downloaded the app to your iPhone, you can airdrop the desktop app to your Mac by tapping the airdrop icon on the getting started screen. Alternatively, you can download and unzip Camo Studio from here.
Click the airdrop icon to share to Mac -
Double-click on Camo Studio to run it
- When you first run Camo Studio on your Mac, it'll prompt you for permission to install (it'll move itself to “Applications”, and install a plugin to let video conferencing apps see it)
Once that's done, Camo Studio will open on your computer. When Camo Studio runs for the first time, it'll ask if you want it to automatically check for updates. We recommend that you do, because we update Camo Studio regularly to stay abreast of compatibility with a wide range of video apps.
Installing Camo Studio on Windows
Camo Studio for Windows is currently in public beta.
If you've downloaded the app to your iPhone, tap
Share Link
from the Getting Started screen to send to desktop file to your computer. Otherwise, download Camo Studio for Windows here.Click Share Link to share to Windows -
Double-click on Camo Studio to run it
- Follow the installation instructions it shows.
Pairing Camo
Pairing in Camo is automatic — just plug your device in. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a standard lightning USB cable, and after a few seconds, you should see yourself in Camo Studio on macOS.
Activating Camo
There's no need to pay to use Camo, and the free edition provides everything you need to use your iPhone as a high-quality webcam. However, if you'd like to unlock all of Camo's power, you can upgrade by clicking the "Upgrade" button on the top-right of Camo Studio.
That'll show a window like the following, with buttons at the bottom to buy a license or activate a license. Clicking "Buy now" will take you to Camo's checkout to buy a license.
Once you've bought Camo, you'll receive an email with a username and password for activating Camo. Go back to Camo Studio's Upgrade
and select Activate license
to enter your credentials and start using Camo Pro.
If you've closed the browser window you used to buy Camo, and you can't find the email, search for support@reincubate.com
in your inbox and check your spam. Contact us if you get stuck or need help!
by Tim Meyer
Can you recommend some clamps to attach the iPhone to the top edge of the screen or monitor!
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hi Tim, sure: check out our guide here.
by Lorenzo White
Hi! Does this work with OBS, is a plug-in needed?
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hi Lorenzo, Camo works fully with OBS. No plugin needed!
by Bill Hendricks
Hello! Your app looks wonderful and I wanted to confirm that you have built it to work natively on Apple Silicon architecture without the need for Rosetta 2? Thank you!
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hey Bill, thanks for commenting. We sure have: Camo is fully native on M1s. 🙂
by Will
Hi - i've connected my iphone to my monitor (HP z27) via USB. The Camo app is showing 'active' and i can see the video on my MacBook via the camo application but when i join a Meets call i get the 'configure settings' error. Any ideas?
Thanks
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hi Will, no problem: make sure you restart your browser after installing or updating Camo. That'll deal with this! And do reach out to us any time. 👍
by Marsha Joyner
How do I connect with my phone?
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hi Marsha, just plug it into your computer with the same cable it came with. If you get stuck, drop us a note directly and we'll guide you through it!
by RICHARD BROOME
You have worked hard to get this far - and I want to tell you you are awesome! Beautiful App. Took me all of a minute to decide to purchase!
reply by: Reincubate Support
Thank you!
by Kokayi
Is there an integration for Camo with the vMix streaming software?
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hey Kokayi, thanks for commenting. Our understanding is that vMix requires Windows and won't run on a Mac. When we ship the Windows version of Camo we're expecting to support it.
by Oliver Beukes
Hey, I was wondering if there was wondering if a version for windows was in the works
reply by: Reincubate Support
Thanks for asking! There is — expect to see it in a few weeks. If you visit the Camo page you'll see you can sign up for the Windows waitlist towards the bottom of the page.
by Phil Hubbard
Hello-does Camo work with Mac OS Big Sur yet? Just checking. I'm sure you intend to make it do so eventually.
Thanks! Phil Hubbard
reply by: Reincubate Support
Hi Phil — it does, Big Sur and iOS 14 both! We hope you enjoy it. Reach out if you need help.