Well, I had it plugged in before even trying the /capture, also opened Skype since that would be my main use - nothing there.īut now I went back to Skype - looked at Skype preferences, checked the Audio/Video tab and see the "HD Pro Webcam C920" pop up. Looks like I need to do more research to figure out which software I actually need, so I'm ready to put the webcam aside for now.Īnd then, just before I did that, I come across another post suggesting I should see if the webcam just works with the Mac I have. Lots of hits - check the first video that looks promising - seems the lady has downloaded some software from the Apple store, some othe guy links to a different piece of software.
Next stop Google - lots of hits come up on how to install the Logitech C920Ss on a Mac. Not a word about the Mac anywhere, well except Logitech's on-line spec.
Then I took a step back - ahhhh, it said "READ THE INSTRUCTIONS"īack to google to find the instructions for this webcam in pdf - when I finally find something from Logitech that looks useful, all I get is a start-up guide with instructions how to install the webcam with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Vista. So I poke around on that site, then in general - can't find any download for the Mac. Get to /capture and I get a 'Download for Windows' button which would download a.
OK I figure, need to download some driver software. Then a download symbol with a web address: Logitech Capture Video Recording & Streaming Software In English and Spanish.no French for Canada - OK, no problem Oh wait - note at the bottom in all capitals: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE PRODUCT Instructions consist of a small, single sided piece of paper with a few sketches how to slide on the lens cover, how to attach the unit to a monitor or such and how to plug in the USB cable.Īll so obvious, they could have saved printing that piece of paper. Got the Logitech C920s Pro HD webcam, according to Logitech compatible with macOS 10.10 (and up I assume) Well, I just wasted a good half hour of my time! Pretty much ready to get this in the morning.or is there a different webcam I should consider.Ĭurrently running macOS 10.11, will upgrade to Mojave soon. So final price would be $70.- which is almost the same as the current C615 price. The C615 seems to be the right one for my occasional use, but then I read a comment that it is only Mac compatible up to macOS 10.4Īnd just now I came across a sale on the C920S, a successor to the C920, at $C80.- plus I have a $C10.- off coupon for that store So looking on line, it seems most of the webcams are Logitech. I'm using a MacMini with a Dell 24-inch monitor as my main desktop computer.ĭecided it's time to buy a webcam sothat I can Skype.ĭon't really need anything fancy or expensive, but still want solid quality. Maybe I missed it - if so could the mods move the thread.
There doesn't seem to be a category for Mac compatible hardware not manufactured by Apple.