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I got two web cameras, one normal and another which has an IR camera build in for my Windows Hello sign in function. I can access my normal camera in various applications but I just don't see any app or other way to open up a viewfinder for the IR Camera except when you set it in Windows Hello.
I have put tape over every web camera (except the IR one) but I'm uncertain if it even is possible to spy on me through that IR camera? Anyone who knows a way to spy on me through it? Or does Windows somehow lock it for 3rd party apps after being connected to the Windows Hello login method?
I want to be able to just login without having to take away and reinstall the tape every time i login. It kind of defeats the purpose of having this ease of use login method to begin with.
Here is an similar camera to the one that I got right now: https://www.conrad.com/p/csl-computer-hello-dx1-hd-webcam-1280-x-720-pix-stand-clip-mount-supports-windows-hello-1696254
MaxPower
Posted 2019-09-27T13:47:53.730
Reputation: 33
Yes; However, the camera must meet the requirements for Windows Hello, which are wel documented – Ramhound – 2019-09-27T13:56:13.127
I got a camera that works with Windows Hello. Do you mean that an app which wants to access the camera must "meet the requirements" ? I'm not sure what you are trying to answer? – MaxPower – 2019-09-27T14:56:48.003
Most Windows Hello devices are connected by USB. Windows Hello doesn’t prevent the camera from being used. – Ramhound – 2019-09-27T15:26:32.250
Alright, thanks! @Ramhound – MaxPower – 2019-09-27T15:40:54.887