The best way to share an inspection camera with a remote expert

Steps

1. Set up the camera you will use (for example a USB inspection camera or a document camera) and plug it into your Android phone or tablet.
2. Open the UvioCall app, start a call and choose the camera from the camera menu.
3. Send the call link by message or email to your remote expert.
4. Admit them from the waiting room. They see your camera and can talk you through the job.

Why a link works better than sending photos

Photos and video clips show the expert what you already decided to capture. A live call lets them ask you to move, zoom, change the light or look somewhere else, and decide on the spot. That saves repeat visits and long email threads.

What you need

• An Android phone, Android tablet or iPad with the UvioCall app.
• A UVC USB camera: an inspection camera, borescope, microscope, document camera or webcam.
• A mobile or Wi-Fi connection that can carry video. Test it where the job is.

Good to know

• External USB cameras do not work on an iPhone because of Apple’s hardware limitations. The expert can still join from any phone or computer.
• You control who joins through the waiting room.
• A second camera does not use extra minutes.

Questions

Does the expert need an account?

No. They open the link in any browser, enter a name and wait to be admitted.

Can more than one expert join?

Yes. Individual allows four people per call, Pro and Team allow eight. The Free plan is for two people and calls up to 15 minutes.

Is the call recorded?

No. UvioCall does not offer recording. Calls are encrypted in transit.

See also video calls with a USB camera and pricing.

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