My webcam does not work with Genymotion Desktop

Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002734498-My-webcam-does-not-work-with-Genymotion-Desktop

Published: 2026-04-23

Keywords: webcam, Genymotion Desktop, UVC, USB video device class, ideasonboard.org/uvc

Document ID: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002734498-My-webcam-does-not-work-with-Genymotion-Desktop#split1

Important

Genymotion Desktop does not work well with virtual webcams.
The use of virtual or loop cameras is not recommended.
The use of virtual or loop cameras is not officially supported.

UVC standard and webcam compatibility

The UVC standard stands for USB video device class.
For Genymotion Desktop to work properly, a webcam must support the UVC standard.
Here is a list of webcams supporting the standard: http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/

Environment applicability

This reference list is applicable regardless of your environment (Windows, macOS, Linux).