Question / Help OBS and SKYPE can't share the webcam

MatejSK

New Member
Hello,
I was using Xsplit with no problems and recently switched to OBS Studio since everybody was telling me it's better. But now I have a problem.

OBS Studio and Skype doesn't cooperate.

I used to record video version of our podcast where we have a Skype video call with my co-host. But here's the problem:

If I start OBS first, then when I make a video call in Skype, my friend can't see me and Skype says that some other program is using my webcam.

When I try to run Skype video call first and then run OBS... I can't see myself since OBS says that other program is using my webcam.

Is there a way how to tell these two to play nicely and share the webcam so we can have a Skype video call and record it with OBS? In old OBS we didn't have this problem if I remember correctly.
 

DirectorGunner

New Member
I'm trying to look for a solution for a few hours from now myself... I know from doing a podcast last weekend that OBS and Skype don't play together at all for the sharing the same webcam. I want to prevent exclusive control so that it can be shared... but not seeing an option yet via online searching.
 
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