Use your phone as an extra camera (Companion mode)

Companion mode lets you turn a phone or tablet into an additional camera and scene controller for your Web Studio broadcast. It joins the same way a guest does, so it uses one guest seat.

Set up Companion mode

1. In Web Studio, open the Sources panel in the sidebar.
2. Click Use phone as camera.
3. A QR code and a shareable link appear. Scan the code with your phone's camera app, or copy the link and open it in your phone's browser.
4. On your phone, tap Use Phone as Camera to start sending video and audio.

Controls on your phone

• Switch Camera — toggle between the front and rear cameras.
• Microphone — mute or unmute the phone's mic.
• Camera Feed — turn the phone's video on or off.
• Studio Layout — switch the studio layout between Grid, Solo, and Split.

Positioning the phone feed

Once the phone is connected, it appears as a participant/source in Web Studio. The host can add it to any layout, move it, resize it, or hide it like any other video source.

Good to know: Companion mode uses one guest seat, even when only the camera is active. On the Free plan that counts toward your 5-guest limit; on paid plans it counts toward the 10-guest limit.