How to Use iPhone as Webcam for Streamlabs – Easy Setup Guide (2026), by DuMa on YouTube. 1 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Download Iriun Webcam from the App Store on your iPhone and open it once so the app finishes setting up.
On your computer, go to iriun.com and download the Iriun Webcam driver for Windows or Mac, then install it and restart if asked.
Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. For a steadier link, plug the iPhone into the computer with a cable and tap Trust on the phone.
Open the Iriun Webcam app on the iPhone. You should see the camera preview, which means the phone is broadcasting.
Launch Streamlabs Desktop on the computer.
In the Sources panel, click the plus button and choose Video Capture Device, then click Add Source.
In the Device dropdown, select Iriun Webcam. The phone picture appears in the preview window.
Set the resolution and frame rate, for example 1920x1080 at 30 fps, then click Done.
Drag the corners of the source in the preview to resize or crop the shot, then start streaming or recording.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a USB cable instead of Wi-Fi if the picture stutters or drops out mid-stream.
Keep the iPhone plugged into power and the screen awake, because the app pauses when the phone locks.
Close other camera apps on the phone before you start, or Streamlabs may show a black screen.
Lower the resolution to 1280x720 if your computer struggles to keep up with the feed.
Questions
Do I need to pay for Iriun Webcam?
The app and desktop driver are free to download. Check the App Store listing for any optional in-app purchases before you rely on it for a long stream.
Why is the video source black in Streamlabs?
The Iriun app on the iPhone is probably closed, or the two devices are on different networks. Reopen the app, confirm the Wi-Fi name matches, then pick Iriun Webcam again in the Device dropdown.
Can I use this without Wi-Fi?
Yes. Connect the iPhone to the computer with a USB cable, tap Trust, and the Iriun app will send the camera feed over the cable instead.
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