iPadOS 17 Adds Support for Studio Display Webcam and Other External USB Cameras

Starting with iPadOS 17, the built-in camera on the Studio Display and other external displays can be used with iPads for FaceTime calls and other video purposes. This functionality is available on any iPad model equipped with a USB-C port.

iPadOS 17 External Camera
As it turns out, this feature actually goes beyond external displays. In its Platforms State of the Union video for developers, Apple revealed that any USB-C webcam can now be used with iPads on a plug-and-play basis, as demonstrated in the video below from Stephen Robles. USB-A webcams are also supported with an adapter.


iPadOS 17 is available in beta for anyone with an Apple developer account, and the update will be publicly released later this year.

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Top Rated Comments

ShivneelSingh Avatar
6 days ago at 02:50 pm
I’m waiting for an update where we can plug the iPad Pro into the Studio Display while allowing to keep the iPad screen in sleep mode. Similar to keeping the lid closed on the MacBook while connected to the Studio Display.
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hacky Avatar
6 days ago at 02:49 pm
That's great, but what about audio output switching?

Now it defaults to the HDMI output and can't be switched to anything other than bluetooth.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Love-hate ? relationship Avatar
6 days ago at 03:01 pm
does it finally add HRR support ? 120hz+

kinda silly that it can do 6k60 but not 4k144
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seek3r Avatar
6 days ago at 04:56 pm

I know, but for example there's no way to connect a Blu-ray player to an iPad for playback, or a non-Apple computer like a Raspberry Pi.
for windows at least there's https://www.duetdisplay.com/#download
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seek3r Avatar
6 days ago at 05:10 pm

Yes, I know all that. But the iPad still can’t serve as a generic display.
Oh, I agree, and it would be nice, but I doubt it's happening :/
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klasma Avatar
6 days ago at 03:51 pm
It would be nice if iPads could be used as monitors in general.
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