To set up your webcam for Skype, please follow these steps:
- Download and install the most recent drivers for your video device (you can get these from the webcam device’s manufacturer’s site). In many cases this is not necessary if it is a USB device.
- Select your video device in Skype by clicking the following from the Main Skype Control window:
Tools -> Options -> General (tab) -> Video Settings (tab)
- If your webcam is functioning you will see yourself displayed. If you are not seeing yourself be sure you have Enable Skype Video checked. If you are still having difficulty click Webcam Settings.
Please note: FireWire devices are not supported at this time.
- Make sure the option Enable Skype Video is checked. Also you can set video privacy settings to the desired options in the same window.
- The recommended System Requirements for Skype video calls are a 1Ghz CPU, 512MB RAM, a video card with at least 16MB of memory (also the latest version of DirectX installed) and a 512/256kbit (down/up) connection. Video and call quality may vary greatly in environments with conditions below those recommendations.
- Please be sure, that your webcam is connected and not in use by another program.
From the Skype Help Pages:
http://support.skype.com/index.php?_a=knowledgebase&_j=questiondetails&_i=1267
You can purchase Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcams and video cameras at the Skype store here:
http://us.accessories.skype.com/store/skype/DisplayCategoryProductListPage/categoryID.11041900
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5 responses so far ↓
1 michel // Dec 4, 2008 at 2:08 am
I’ve just written a simple software to enable/force/configure/setup/hack Skype to send high quality video even if you haven’t purchased an expensive logitech webcam and a Core 2 Duo CPU.
You may also send higher resolution than Skype’s HQ : the unofficial Skype HD !!!
Here is the link (French Language Site)
http://www.nodewave.com/software/ForceSkypeHQVideo
2 Ed Detlie // Feb 23, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I tried following your steps, but the current version of Skype doesn’t seem to have the check box to “Enable Skype Video.” I have a Logitech webcam, and I can see the video on the Video Settings. The webcam microphone and the speaker attached to the monitor work fine, and so does my headset. I can make regular calls, with good sound quality. I went to the menu item, “Call,” and the item, “Video Call” is grayed out.
I have Skype version 4.0.0.206 and WinXP SP 3. Any suggestions?
3 Jerry Leventer // Mar 1, 2009 at 7:12 pm
I believe the Skype developers have “dropped the ball” and are slowly destroying it. I sent them a list of suggestions which they have completely ignored, Skype Room Text Chat Technical Support Suggestions.
I am not going to upgrade to 4.0 and I suggest you revert back to 3.8.
Maybe you can also contact Skype support and tell them what features you would like them to have.
4 Norma Seeley // Aug 6, 2009 at 5:17 pm
My problem is almost identical to Ed Detlie except, my webcam pic is very blurry. It says to make sure ENABLE SKYPE VIDEO is checked, but I don’t have that option. I have SKYPE Version 4.1 and I purchased my webcam from the SKYPE store. 6571 TALK-7000 FREETALK Web Camera. Any suggestions?
5 louise // Jul 6, 2010 at 7:38 am
can you send me a link and for me to set up skype video cam asap
to my email
urgent
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