Windows 10: How do i access the Windows Hello IR Camera on my laptop and use it as a webcam?

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  1. How do i access the Windows Hello IR Camera on my laptop and use it as a webcam?


    My Dell Inspiron 15 5567 Laptop has a Windows Hello IR Camera for signing me in with my face, and I was wondering how to access that camera and use it as a Webcam Video source...

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    Wild Alpha Wolf Pack, Apr 28, 2024
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  2. MaxPower Win User

    Can other programs then Windows Hello access an external IR Camera?

    I got two web cameras, one normal and another which has an IR camera build in for my Windows Hello sign in function. I can access my normal camera in various applications but I just don't see any app or other way to open up a viewfinder for the IR Camera except when you set it in Windows Hello.

    I have put tape over every web camera (except the IR one) but I'm uncertain if it even is possible to spy on me through that IR camera? Anyone who knows a way to spy on me through it? Or does Windows somehow lock it for 3rd party apps after being connected to the Windows Hello login method?

    I want to be able to just login without having to take away and reinstall the tape every time i login. It kind of defeats the purpose of having this ease of use login method to begin with.

    Here is an similar camera to the one that I got right now:
    https://www.conrad.com/p/csl-comput...and-clip-mount-supports-windows-hello-1696254
     
    MaxPower, Apr 28, 2024
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  3. Windows Hello facial recognition not accessing the IR camera

    The webcam itself still works, I can use the camera. Its only the IR camera that isnt coming on in windows hello
     
    Tyler Chinsky, Apr 28, 2024
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  4. How do i access the Windows Hello IR Camera on my laptop and use it as a webcam?

    Access Integrated IR Camera

    Hi Ryan. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Here are other ways the IR webcam on laptop can be accessed and used in WIndows:

    https://superuser.com/questions/1656697/is-the-...

    https://www.quora.com/What-use-are-the-new-IR-c...

    https://quick-advisors.com/how-do-i-find-my-ir-...

    https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50675032/ca...

    https://stackoverflow.com/questions/33826592/ac...

    https://stackoverflow.com/questions/66933113/ho...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/gf9ay...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/3qgdv...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/diwl2...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/diwl2...



    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Apr 28, 2024
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