I am running YAWCAM as a service, no GUI. The thing is, a webcam cannot interact with multiple softwares by default.
So, is there a way to enable multiple connections to the same webcam via software?
I want to know if I can do something or get a software which allows me to use multiple instances of the same webcam. Preferred with no constantly configuration, just set up the essential one time and never touch it any more.
3 Answers
I recommend to use the free and open source software, OBS Studio.
There is an OBS VirtualCam plugin which enables to create a virtual camera which can be used by other apps, for free, with no odious "watermark". I tested it just now, and it works great.
If I understand correctly, you want to direct the same webcam output to multiple programs at at the same time. You can use ManyCam to do this.
They have a free version available, but I think the free version will show their logo (I'm not sure if there is a way to remove it in the free version). Otherwise it works great.
The best way I have come to yet is XSplit VCam. On running a programme, it automatically starts and install the virtual camera driver. Give it a try!
