UVC Webcam support and iPadOS17: Onslaught of 'paid' apps.

[Johnny365]

Anyone have any free options that actually have open invitations or that I can check out right now? The ones I have seen reported on end up being paid options.

 

[mystery hill]

Have you tried this one?

‎Genki Studio

‎Genki Studio turns your iPad into a portable monitor and advanced video capture and presentation device, connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device, to start using your iPad as a portable monitor for your gaming console, PC, digital camera, small board computer, or...

apps.apple.com

 

[Johnny365]

Thank you. I will try that one out!

 

[JD2015]

Have a look at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/camo-studio-streams-video/id6450313385

or https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hdmi-monitor-orion/id6459355072

 

[Johnny365]

Camo Studio seems more for streaming/recording to online platforms, since it has the window for front-facing camera.

Orion isn't free. Has a trial, but you have to pay to unlock features.

 

[bradbomb]

Orion is free if you are trying to use the iPad as an HDMI monitor though in a pinch. I‘ve already used it a few times to connect it to an RPi that was unresponsive over a network I was working on

 

[Johnny365]

Hmmm. I saw that it had in-app purchases, but didn't dive more into what they were.

 

[bradbomb]

Hmmm. I saw that it had in-app purchases, but didn't dive more into what they were.

This is what their website says about the paid upgrade:

If you want to support the app, get Orion Pro: It packs AI upscaling, CRT emulation for retro games, and image adjustments (and whatever else we cook up). It's a one-time upgrade for $5. It unlocks everything. No subscriptions.

Orion: Finally, a screen that goes anywhere

Today we're launching Orion: a small, fun app that helps you use your iPad as an external HDMI display for any camera, video game console, or even VHS.

www.lux.camera