Webcam won't turn on for Skype

I dont know where the video is, but yes it will work as a webcam. Just start Skype or whatever you’re using.

Why bother buying an Xbox for skype when you can use your phone, tablet and computer... Xbox main function is gaming and as a secondary option it can do many things but all of them use the headset wired or wireless for things like skype or party
chat.

We didn't just buy it for Skype, when we look after the Grandkids they can play on it. I just didn't want to keep setting my laptop up every time we wanted to use Skype. It is stupid that the xbox can use a webcam, just not the microphone that is built into
the webcam. What sort of company doesn't do research into that? Oh I know, Microsoft.

I have the same probably my xbox turns off for awhile when im streamjnf on mixer. With a webcam. I got the logitech webcam. My xbox does not turn off when im streaming without a webcam.

Hey there DeadBlya! Happy to shed some light on this.

When you get a chance, let's check out our guide here that should have some more insight on using

webcams for Mixer.

Since each USB Webcam would need dedicated drivers, you can't simply add any USB Webcam you like. The Xbox console (as any other consumer device like the Playstation 4, Apple iOS device, un-rooted Android, Smart TVs etc.) is a "walled
garden", which means, in order to protect the device security and integrity, only licensed devices will work on the console.

Which means, only the Kinect Camera has the necessary drivers to work on the console.

If you wish to use any Hardware you want, you'll have to use a PC with a more open system. Windows 10 allows you to install most hardware, if the drivers are properly digitally signed. And with the right configuration settings, you can even install unsigned
drivers.

A thing that is not allowed on consoles, Android, iOS or other "walled garden" devices.

I agree, that only for webcam use, the Kinect is an expensive accessory. But if you're willing to use Kinect for more than just a webcam, and even if fitness games aren't your thing, the convenience of yelling voice commands to your console to record a great
gaming moment, or inviting friends to a match without having to leave your current game and go through the Guide menu is nice.

I would even be fine paying $100 for the Kinect. But the issue is that I have to pay an extra $40 to have a kludge cabling solution. I am not willing to pay extra to have a worse environment. As the Xbox One S was my first ever Xbox, I did not qualify for
the free adapter. They really need to have a native USB Kinect/Webcam for people who are new to Xbox. I am missing out on the functionality of Cortana and Skype because of poor product decisions. This isn't the way to get new customers into Xbox by cutting
them off from using Kinect.