Microsoft Teams for iPad Now Includes External Camera Support

Microsoft has announced that Teams for iPad now supports external cameras, allowing users with older devices to hook up better-quality webcams during Teams calls.

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With iPadOS 17, Apple added support for connecting external cameras to iPads with a USB-C port, and Microsoft has just got around to leveraging the feature for users who want to benefit from higher resolution, better dynamic range, and the ability to adjust angles when videoconferencing.

Thanks to Microsoft's implementation, connecting a camera for use in Teams couldn't be simpler. Plug your external camera into your iPad's USB-C port either before or during your Teams meeting, and the app will automatically select it for use on the call. To switch back to your iPad's built-in camera, simply disconnect the external one.

The plug and play simplicity of the support does mean that there are currently no native or Teams controls to manually switch between your iPad's internal camera and an external one. For now at least, Teams will default to the connected external camera whenever one is plugged in.

Microsoft says most webcams that work over a USB-C connection are supported, so finding a compatible model shouldn't be an issue.

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Top Rated Comments

nymphe Avatar
14 months ago

The LAST thing I want to install on my iPad is anything Microsoft!
Good for you.

Meanwhile the rest of the world is continue working with m365 and teams.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bydandie Avatar
14 months ago

I don't get this, I thought this feature was about leveraging an ipad as a viewfinder. Isn't iPad pro's ultrawide front cam enough for video calling? You even get it on a landscape orientation now
Only the recent iPads have a landscape camera.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mystery hill Avatar
14 months ago
Is this limited to iPadOS or can a camera be connected to the USB-C port on an iPhone?
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CygnusTC Avatar
14 months ago
The LAST thing I want to install on my iPad is anything Microsoft!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CrysisDeu Avatar
14 months ago
it’s pretty ridiculous that this is a developer opt in
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
andrewxgx Avatar
14 months ago

Good for you.

Meanwhile the rest of the world is continue working with m365 and teams.
we went google-native years ago. best decision ever.
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