USB camera

Computer video peripheral

A USB camera is a camera that connects to a computer or other device through a USB port.

The term most often refers to webcams used for video calls, streaming, or security monitoring, though it can include any camera—document cameras, microscopes, or inspection cameras—that transfers images via USB rather than wireless or other connections.

Related

live stream · video · plug · capture · tripod · recording · zoom · focus · resolution · pixels · microphone · conference · home office · ring light · vlogging · monitor · cable · port

Opposites
connectivity method

USB camerawireless camera

Cordless image-capture device

IP camera · infrared camera

integration vs. external peripheral

USB cameraonboard camera

Attached recording device

integration type

USB camerasmartphone camera

Built-in mobile imaging sensor

Family

USB, camera, cameras, bicameral, unicameral, chamber

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G