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Use your phone camera in Google Meet

Extroid lets Chrome use your connected device as Extroid Camera. Connect by QR code, test the camera, then choose it in Google Meet.

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Built for browser-based Google Meet calls in Chrome. Extroid is not a system webcam for native desktop apps.

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How Extroid appears in Google Meet

After your device connects, Chrome exposes a camera option named Extroid Camera. In Google Meet, select it from the video settings.

Extroid Camera appears in Meet

After connection, choose Extroid Camera in Google Meet video settings.

Browser-based Meet only

Works in Chrome and Chromium-based browsers, not native desktop apps.

No video storage

Extroid does not store your video or use video content for analytics.

Steps for Google Meet

The important final step is selecting Extroid Camera in Google Meet video settings.

1
Add Extroid to browser

Install Extroid from the Chrome Web Store and open the extension side panel.

2
Connect your device by QR code

Sign in, scan the QR code, open the Extroid page on the connected device, and allow camera access.

3
Check Extroid Camera

Open Camera Check and confirm that Extroid Camera is visible and showing live video.

4
Select Extroid Camera in Google Meet

Open Google Meet in Chrome, go to Settings → Video → Camera, and choose Extroid Camera.

Before you start

Check these before your call to avoid setup problems.

Recommended setup
  • Chrome or another Chromium-based browser.
  • Google Meet opened in the browser.
  • Extroid extension installed and connected.
  • Camera access allowed on the connected device.
  • Both devices on the same Wi‑Fi whenever possible.
  • Connected device screen stays on during the call.
Compatibility limit

Extroid does not install a desktop camera driver. It works inside supported browser calls where Chrome can use Extroid Camera.

If Extroid Camera does not appear

These are the most likely causes before a Google Meet call

The device is not connected yet

Open the Extroid extension, scan the QR code again, and keep the connected device page open.

Camera permission was blocked

Allow camera access on the connected device and retry the connection.

The network blocks the connection

Use the same Wi‑Fi on both devices, or try using your connected device as a hotspot.

Google Meet is using another camera

Open Settings → Video → Camera in Meet and manually choose Extroid Camera

Common questions

Does Extroid work with Google Meet in the browser?

Yes. Extroid is designed for browser-based calls in Chrome and Chromium-based browsers.

Does Extroid create a system webcam?

No. Extroid does not create a system-wide webcam for OBS, Zoom Desktop, Teams Desktop, or other native desktop apps.

Does Extroid store my video?

No. Extroid does not store your video and does not use video content for analytics.

Why open Camera Check first?

Camera Check confirms that Chrome can see Extroid Camera before you join a real Google Meet call.

Check the camera before joining Google Meet

Camera Check confirms that Chrome can see Extroid Camera before your real call.

Open Camera Check