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Question

Skype via Samsung TV with android dongle.

Sep 3, 2012 8:50PM PDT

Which mode/type of web cam is compatible with the following...
Samsung LE37D580K2KXXU TV connected to skype via an Android Dongle ?
I am having difficulty finding a"cheap" Cam other than the overpriced Samsung models !

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Re: compatible
Sep 3, 2012 9:27PM PDT

I'm afraid Samsung doesn't guarantee compatibility with third-party devices.

So it seems better to ask the maker of the cam if he guarantees compatibility with your TV (so you can return it if it turns out to be incompatible) than the other way around. If you can't reach the maker ask the sales person in the shop.

Kees

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Skype camera
Sep 3, 2012 10:59PM PDT

Hi Kees
Thanks for your answer but I am not bothered if anyone guarantees compatibility just want one that will work

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This one is simple.
Sep 4, 2012 12:32AM PDT

It's the one from Samsung.

No one has found anything else.
Bob

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skype via samsung tv with android dongle
Sep 4, 2012 2:03AM PDT

Thanks Bob..but which 1 ?

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For that I check
Sep 4, 2012 2:11AM PDT

samsung.com for contact information. As this can be specific to the model and country I can't answer except that no one is reporting any success other than the Samsung camera.

Some folk need an explanation why these TVs and such are unlike a PC. That is, it's not a PC and no OS that we can install drivers, etc.
Bob