Simple USBVideo

### Transform Your tablet Into a Professional Video Monitor Simple USBVideo turns your iOS device into a powerful USB video capture viewer and recorder. Perfect for content creators, streamers, and professionals who need to view and capture video from external sources. ** IMPORTANT: This app requires a UVC-compatible video capture device** ### What is a UVC Device? UVC (USB Video Class) devices are standardized USB video capture cards that connect between your video source (camera, laptop, gaming console) and your iPad via USB-C. These devices convert HDMI, SDI, or other video signals into a format your iOS device can display. **You'll need to purchase a UVC capture device separately.** **Tested and Confirmed Working:** - Hagibis UVC HDMI Adapter with: - Nintendo Switch - MacBook - Windows PC - Insta360 One R (direct USB-C connection) - OBS Bot Tiny 2 (direct USB-C connection) **Tested on iPads:** - iPad Mini 6 - iPad Pro M1 - iPad 2025 **Known Compatibility Issues:** - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (currently not supported) ### Key Use Cases ** Webcam Viewer** Monitor your webcam or DSLR camera feed with professional-grade quality. Perfect for video podcasts, streaming setups, or video production monitoring. ** Second Laptop Monitor** Use your iPad as an external monitor for any computer. Simply connect your laptop's HDMI output to a UVC capture device, then to your iPad for an instant portable display. ** Game Capture** View and record gameplay from consoles or PCs directly on your iOS device. ### Professional Features **High-Performance Video Engine** - Support for up to 1080p at 60fps (device dependent) - Automatic quality adaptation for optimal performance - Real-time frame processing with minimal latency - Multiple video format support **Recording & Capture** - Record high-quality video directly to your device - Instant snapshot capture - Automatic save to Photos library - Customizable recording settings **Advanced Monitoring** - Real-time performance metrics - Frame rate and resolution display - Bandwidth monitoring - Dropped frame detection - Storage space tracking **Intuitive Controls** - Gesture-based zoom and pan - Aspect ratio switching (fill, fit, stretch) - Quick device switching - Professional overlay displays ### Setup Instructions 1. Purchase a UVC-compatible video capture device 2. Connect your video source (camera, laptop, console) to the capture device's input 3. Connect the capture device to your iPad via USB-C 4. Launch Simple USBVideo - your video will appear automatically 5. Start recording or use as a live monitor ### Device Requirements - iPad with USB-C port (or Lightning with appropriate adapter) - iOS 15.0 or later - UVC-compatible video capture device (sold separately) - Video source with HDMI, SDI, or compatible output ### Why SimpleUSBVideo? Unlike built-in camera apps, SimpleUSBVideo is specifically designed for external USB video devices. It provides professional monitoring tools, superior performance optimization, and features tailored for content creators and professionals. ### Note on Compatibility This app will NOT work without a compatible UVC capture device. It cannot display video from: - Built-in device cameras - Direct cable connections without a capture device - Non-UVC USB devices - Network/wireless video sources Please ensure you have or plan to purchase a UVC capture device before downloading this app. ### Perfect For - Content creators needing camera monitoring - Live streamers requiring preview displays - Video professionals seeking portable monitoring - Anyone needing their iPad as a second display - Gaming enthusiasts wanting mobile capture