How to Install Network Camera on Windows 11/10

In this guide, we will discuss how to install a network camera on Windows 11, Windows 10 21H2, Windows 10 21H1, and earlier versions. As Windows 11 itself is going through so many changes, the procedure to add a network camera also changes from time to time.

This makes it very confusing to add a new network camera while the previous procedure has already been discarded.

What is a Network Camera?

Unlike regular in-built cameras or USB-supported ones, network cameras are completely different devices. Using them, one can easily stream data through the local area network (LAN) or via using a TCP/IP configuration. The TCP here stands for Transmission Control Protocol whereas IP implies Internet Protocol.

How to Install Network Camera on Windows 11

If you want to install a network camera on your Windows 11 PC, follow these easy steps –

Press Win + I to launch Settings.
Select Bluetooth and devices on the left navigation.
Head over to the right pane and click Cameras.
When this section expands, click Search for Cameras under “Add a network camera”.

Select the Camera from the searched list and add it to your Windows 11 PC.

That’s it. You may now use your connected network camera to record, stream, or even capture images.

How to Install Network Camera on Windows 10

If you are on Windows 10 version 21H2 and higher, follow the below steps to add a network camera to your device.

First of all, press Win + I.
On the Settings window, select Devices and then Cameras.
Move to the right pane and click the “+” sign left of “Add a network camera”.
The system will scan for available network cameras and display a list.
Select the one to which you want your PC to connect.
Wait for the integration and you may start using the network camera once this is over.

In case you are on Windows 10 version 21H1 or earlier, you should follow these steps instead –

Right-click on the Windows icon and select Settings.
Select “Bluetooth & other devices” on the left navigation.
When a pop-up window appears, click Everything Else.
Let the system scan for available network cameras and once it is over with, add the searched camera to your Windows 10 PC.

Whether you are on Windows 10 21H1 and earlier versions or Windows 10 21H2 and higher, the network camera will install successfully on your device. You now stream, record, or even capture images using your built-in camera or third-party software.

That’s it, I hope you are now able to install a network camera on your Windows 11/10 PC. Let us know in the comment section if you face any difficulty following this article.

How do I fix the Webcam not displaying in Windows 11/10?

If you are getting an error code or black screen while opening the Camera app, the problem must lie within the drivers. Go and update all your adapters, especially the display adapter. If this doesn’t fix the broken camera, you may do the following inside the Device Manager.