Can I use my Google Pixel as a webcam for the Switch 2?

Yes, recent updates allow Google Pixel phones to function as webcams for the Switch 2 without extra apps.

What Android version supports using a phone as a webcam?

Android 14 introduced support for using devices as webcams via USB Video Class mode.

Did the Switch 2 always support phone webcams?

No, the Switch 2's compatibility with phone webcams was enabled by a recent firmware update.

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Pixel phones now act as Switch 2 webcams

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Google Pixel phones can now serve as webcams for the Switch 2.
This functionality was enabled by a recent Android 14 update.
The November Pixel Drop update resolved existing webcam mode issues.

Pixel phones now act as Switch 2 webcams

Google Pixel devices can now be used as external webcams for the Switch 2 console, eliminating the need for a separate camera for GameChat video calls. This integration works directly between the devices without requiring any additional third-party applications.

The ability for Android devices to function as webcams was technically present since a quarterly update for Android 14, which introduced support for USB Video Class mode. However, this functionality was not compatible with the Switch 2 until the recent November Pixel Drop update.

Testing confirmed that the webcam feature became operational on the Switch 2 only after the November update was installed on a Pixel phone. The release notes for that firmware update also mentioned a fix for webcam mode issues, further solidifying this development.

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