Connect a camera3 min read

Connect a webcam or tethered camera

USB/UVC cameras and DSLR/mirrorless cameras use different connection paths. Choose based on the actual camera model, device, cable and platform.

Version reference: Android 3.0.3 · iOS/iPadOS 1.2.1

Follow the section for your platform. Screenshots show native UI with demo data; menus depend on version, plan and device. Test-build features may not yet be in the public release.

Content reviewed: 2026-10-18

Before you begin

Prepare a reliable data cable, camera power and a powered hub if needed. Record the camera model and firmware.

Ready for guests — Workflow diagram. Optional steps depend on event configuration.

Android steps

1Open Settings → Camera → external camera. Open the compatible-camera list and choose the appropriate path: USB/UVC or DSLR/mirrorless.
2Set the camera USB mode according to its model instructions. Connect the data cable and grant Android USB permission to OurBooth.
3Select the detected device. Wait for preview, then take a still photo in a demo session.
4Test reconnecting while no capture is active, reopen the camera and take another photo. Enable motion only after still capture is stable.

Android camera compatibility guidance. Native UI on a physical Android tablet with demo data.

iPhone and iPad steps

1Open Settings → Camera and review the sources and compatibility guidance available on the device.
2For a supported DSLR/mirrorless camera, follow its model-specific connection mode and connect it with a data cable and adequate power.
3Check detection and preview, then capture from the guest journey. Android support does not guarantee the same model works through the Apple connection path.
4Test again after reconnecting. If the UI gives focus, USB-mode or camera-mode guidance, follow it before retrying.

iPad Settings. Native SwiftUI UI on iPad Simulator with demo data.

iPad camera preview test. Native SwiftUI UI on iPad Simulator with demo data.

Check the result

Operator check

The actual event setup detects the camera, shows preview, captures a still and recovers after reconnecting.

If something goes wrong

Symptom	Next step
Camera is not detected	Try another data cable, check power and USB mode, and confirm the model/path in that platform’s guidance.
Detected but capture fails	Record the model, firmware, camera mode and error. Test focus and still capture without motion before changing other settings.

Android steps

1Open Settings → Camera → external camera. Open the compatible-camera list and choose the appropriate path: USB/UVC or DSLR/mirrorless.

2Set the camera USB mode according to its model instructions. Connect the data cable and grant Android USB permission to OurBooth.

3Select the detected device. Wait for preview, then take a still photo in a demo session.

4Test reconnecting while no capture is active, reopen the camera and take another photo. Enable motion only after still capture is stable.

Android camera compatibility guidance. Native UI on a physical Android tablet with demo data.

iPhone and iPad steps

1Open Settings → Camera and review the sources and compatibility guidance available on the device.

2For a supported DSLR/mirrorless camera, follow its model-specific connection mode and connect it with a data cable and adequate power.

3Check detection and preview, then capture from the guest journey. Android support does not guarantee the same model works through the Apple connection path.

4Test again after reconnecting. If the UI gives focus, USB-mode or camera-mode guidance, follow it before retrying.

iPad Settings. Native SwiftUI UI on iPad Simulator with demo data.

iPad camera preview test. Native SwiftUI UI on iPad Simulator with demo data.

Symptom

Next step

Camera is not detected

Try another data cable, check power and USB mode, and confirm the model/path in that platform’s guidance.

Detected but capture fails

Record the model, firmware, camera mode and error. Test focus and still capture without motion before changing other settings.