Microsoft released an update to the Teams app for iPad this week that adds important new features. With the new version, Microsoft Teams users on iPadOS can now connect and use an external webcam instead of the iPad’s built-in camera.
You can now use external webcams with Microsoft Teams for iPad
This new feature is made possible thanks to an API introduced in iPadOS 17 last year that enables support for external webcams and microphones connected via the USB-C port. At the same time, developers can add support for these accessories to their apps. Microsoft is now allowing iPad users to use external webcams in the Teams app during calls.
“We’ve made connecting an external camera to your iPad a seamless experience. With support in iOS 17, Teams users can now easily take advantage of the power of USB-C connected cameras for high-quality video conferencing,” Microsoft said in a blog post.
Today, most USB-C webcams that work on Mac also work on iPad. Using an external webcam instead of an internal camera provides many benefits, including more flexibility in camera positioning and the ability to use a higher-resolution webcam.
Microsoft also notes that Teams on iPad works with other camera-related features such as Center Stage. Center Stage keeps the person front and center and focuses as they move. “External camera integration further enhances this flexibility, allowing users to seamlessly switch between internal and external options depending on their needs.”
Microsoft Teams is available for free on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. The app requires a device running iOS 16 or later, while external webcam support requires an iPad with a USB-C port running iPadOS 17 or later.
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