Question / Help No V4L2 Capture Devices Show in List

NinjaBoots88

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Trying to set up a webcam scene in OBS. When I add a Video Capture Device (V4L2) source, my logitech webcam doesn't appear in the list. In fact, nothing appears in the list. The webcam is hooked up and working, I can capture input audio from its mic, and when I use the built-in linux app "Cheese" it recognizes the webcam and displays the webcam video feed. So the webcam works, my pc can use it, and OBS can use the MIC but doesn't recognize it as a video device. New to linux troubleshooting, any advice is appreciated!

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NinjaBoots88

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Ha, so I installed it using the Ubuntu Software manager, and looking at the details page I found instructions for activating the webcam. And they work. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

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