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5k18a

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From: Wroclaw

Registered: 2022-09-10

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SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

Hi everyone,

Can anyone recommend a USB webcam with a built-in microphone that works reliably on Q4OS without needing extra drivers, tweaks, or OBS Studio workarounds?

I'm honestly getting tired of:

    the camera working one day and not the next,

    having to launch OBS just to make it appear in Teams or Zoom as a virtual camera,

    devices randomly disappearing or the microphone refusing to activate.

I'm looking for something USB, that:

    works plug & play on Linux,

    has a decent built-in mic (so I don’t need external audio gear),

    is UVC-compatible,

    and works well with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet (via browser).

Would really appreciate any proven models – ideally ones you're using yourselves on Linux and that just work.

Last edited by 5k18a (2025-05-18 14:42)

q4osteam

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Registered: 2015-12-06

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Re: SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

You can expand your search to the Debian operating system. What works on Debian will work on Q4OS too.

crosscourt

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From: Wash DC

Registered: 2017-05-07

Posts: 2,440

Re: SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

Look here,  https://fixthephoto.com/best-webcam-for-linux.html

www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/best-webcam-for-linux/

Last edited by crosscourt (2025-05-18 20:09)

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5k18a

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From: Wroclaw

Registered: 2022-09-10

Posts: 8

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Re: SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

Thanks crosscourt I've just bought the Angel Tube 1080p - we'll see how it works!

crosscourt

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From: Wash DC

Registered: 2017-05-07

Posts: 2,440

Re: SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

Glad you found something, let us know how it goes.

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5k18a

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From: Wroclaw

Registered: 2022-09-10

Posts: 8

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Re: SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

Wow, it simply works out of the box without any drivers or setup—this is fantastic! I'm just curious if there's an option to access a settings panel for the webcam to adjust things like resolution, autofocus on/off, auto exposure on/off, etc. The camera actually delivers quite decent video quality, but the auto exposure is a bit too sensitive and sometimes dims the video unnecessarily. It's a minor issue, though, and probably something that could be addressed on the software or driver side.

probably I would have to play around with this settings:

v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video0 --list-ctrls

Last edited by 5k18a (2025-05-20 16:20)

crosscourt

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From: Wash DC

Registered: 2017-05-07

Posts: 2,440

Re: SB webcam that just works on Q4OS – tired of OBS workarounds

Glad its working out, 

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