Javascript required
Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
Home / How to Install Logitech Webcam in Windows 7

How to Install Logitech Webcam in Windows 7

Download Article

Download Article

This wikiHow teaches you how to set up a Logitech webcam on your Windows or macOS computer. As long as you're using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or macOS 10.10 and later, you can easily set up your Logitech webcam without installing any additional software. Just place your camera at the desired location, plug it into an available USB port, and give a test drive in the Windows Camera app or Mac's Facetime.

  1. 1

    Place your Logitech webcam in the desired position. Depending on your model, you may be able to screw your webcam's base onto a tripod, hook it over the top of your monitor, or fold it into a triangular shape to place on a flat surface.

  2. 2

    Plug your webcam's USB cable into an available USB port. You'll often find an available USB port on the side of your laptop, or on the front or back of your desktop computer. Once Windows recognizes that the webcam is plugged in, the drivers will automatically be installed.

    • If you're using an older model (or you're using Windows 7 or earlier), your PC won't install drivers automatically. Go to Logitech's Webcams support site, click your model, click the Downloads link in the left panel, and then click Download Now on any available software. Once downloaded, double-click the installer to install the webcam.

    Advertisement

  3. 3

    Open the Camera app. To do this quickly, open the Windows search bar by clicking the Start menu or magnifying glass at the bottom-left corner of the screen, type camera, and then click Camera in the search results. You should see yourself on the screen.

    • If you don't see yourself on the screen when the Camera app opens, click the camera rotate button (the camera with curved arrows on the right side of the window) to flip the camera lens.[1]

  4. 4

    Set up your camera's microphone. Most Logitech webcams come with a built-in microphone so you won't need to use a separate one.[2] To make sure your webcam's microphone is used on video calls and in recordings, follow these steps:

    • Open the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
    • Click the System icon.
    • Click the Sound tab in the left panel
    • Click the drop-down menu under the "Input" header and select your Logitech webcam.

  5. 5

    Install the Logitech Capture software (optional). If you're using one of Logitech's more recent basic webcam models (1080P PRO, C920, C920s, C922, C922X, Streamcam, Streamcam Plus, BRIO Stream, Brio 4K Pro), and have Windows 10, you can use Logitech's Capture software to get the most out of your camera's features.[3] This software is not required, but it's helpful if you want to be able to add Logitech's filters, place text over a web stream, apply transitions to video, and record from multiple webcams at once. To install the software:

    • Go to https://www.logitech.com/en-roeu/product/capture in a web browser.
    • Click the DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS (64 BIT) link and click Save to start the download.
    • Double-click the downloaded file (its name begins with "Capture" and ends with ".exe").
    • Click Yes to allow the installer to run.
    • Click INSTALL LOGITECH CAPTURE and follow the on-screen instructions.
    • Once installed, you'll find the app in your Start menu in a folder called Logitech. You can use the software to record from multiple sources, create vertical video, fine-tune your video feed, stream live, and add text overlays.

    Advertisement

  1. 1

    Place your Logitech webcam in the desired position. Depending on your model, you may be able to screw your webcam's base onto a tripod, hook it over the top of your monitor, or fold it into a triangular shape to place on a flat surface.

    • If you have an Apple Pro Display XDR monitor and 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam, you can attach the included magnetic mount to the monitor, which allows you to adjust the camera angle up to 90 degrees.[4]

  2. 2

    Plug your webcam's USB cable into an available USB port. You'll often find an available USB port on the side of your laptop, or on the front or back of your desktop computer. Once your Mac recognizes that the webcam is plugged in, the drivers will install automatically.

  3. 3

    Test your camera using Facetime. To make sure your camera was installed properly, open your Applications menu and double-click Facetime. You should see yourself on the screen.

    • If you don't see yourself, click the Video menu at the top of the screen, and then click your Logitech camera in the "Camera" section of the menu.
    • If you have a built-in webcam but want to use your Logitech webcam in video chats, live streams, and other apps, you may have to select your Logitech webcam in the desired application's Video or Camera settings each time you stream or record.

  4. 4

    Set up your webcam's built-in microphone. Most Logitech webcams come with built-in microphones. To make sure your Mac knows to use your Logitech camera's microphone while recording or streaming, follow these steps:

    • Click the Apple menu at the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
    • Click the Sound icon (the speaker).
    • Select your Logitech camera in the list.

  5. 5

    Install the Logitech Capture software (optional). If you're using one of Logitech's more recent basic webcam models (1080P PRO, C920, C920s, C922, C922X, Streamcam, Streamcam Plus, BRIO Stream, Brio 4K Pro), and have macOS 10.14 or later, you can use Logitech's Capture software to get the most out of your camera's features. This software is not required, but it's helpful if you want to be able to add Logitech's filters, place text over a web stream, apply transitions to video, and record from multiple webcams at once. To install the software:

    • Go to https://www.logitech.com/en-roeu/product/capture in a web browser.
    • Click the DOWNLOAD FOR MAC link. If the download doesn't start automatically, follow the on-screen instructions to download.
    • Double-click the downloaded file (its name begins with "Capture" and ends with ".zip").
    • Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
    • Once installed, you'll find the app in your Applications folder.

    Advertisement

  1. 1

    Make sure you've selected your Logitech Webcam in your streaming or recording app. If you're using an app or website to video chat with your Logitech cam (or you're trying to record on your computer) and you aren't seeing yourself on the camera, the software or website may be trying to use your built-in webcam. Look for a Settings or Video option in the app you're using and select your Logitech camera as your camera.

    • For example, if you're using Zoom, click your profile photo, select Settings, click the Video tab, and then select your Logitech camera from the "Camera" menu.[5]
    • If you're using Google Meet, click the Settings gear icon, select Video, select Camera, and change your camera to the Logitech camera.

  2. 2

    Try plugging the webcam into another open USB port on your computer if the webcam fails to work. If your webcam's built-in LED light doesn't illuminate when you're testing your camera in the Windows Camera app or Facetime, you may have a faulty USB port. Try another port, and make sure you're not plugging the camera into a USB hub or a port on a monitor.

  3. 3

    Install updated drivers and firmware from Logitech's website. If you're experiencing other issues with your webcam, Logitech may have issued a fix available for download. To check for updates:

    • Go to https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001764493-Webcams-and-Camera-Systems in a browser.
    • Click your webcam model. If you're not sure of the model, you'll find it on the tag near the USB connector.
    • Click Downloads on the left side of the page.
    • Select your operating system if prompted.
    • Download any recent software available for the camera by clicking Download Now.
    • Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install.

    Advertisement

Add New Question

  • Question

    Can I use three webcams at once?

    Community Answer

    Sure. You can fill up all of your USB ports with webcams.

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Advertisement

  • Avoid downloading drivers and software for your Logitech webcam from websites other than the Logitech Support site. In some cases, installation files downloaded from third-party sources may contain viruses, malware, and unwanted software that can corrupt your computer.

Advertisement

About This Article

Article SummaryX

1. Place the webcam in the desired location.
2. Plug in the USB cable.
3. Open the Windows Camera app or Mac's Facetime to test.
4. Configure your webcam's microphone in your sound settings.
5. Select your webcam when streaming or recording in your favorite apps.

Did this summary help you?

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 247,364 times.

Is this article up to date?

How to Install Logitech Webcam in Windows 7

Source: https://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Logitech-Webcam#:~:text=Plug%20your%20webcam's%20USB%20cable%20into%20an%20available%20USB%20port.&text=Go%20to%20Logitech's%20Webcams%20support,installer%20to%20install%20the%20webcam.