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The OdessaConnect Resident TV app offers a video call feature. This is a great way to connect with your loved one. Family members can use their OdessaConnect family app to initiate video calls to the resident’s TV.

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A webcam is not included as part of a standard OdessaConnect install. To enable this feature, a USB webcam must be purchased and plugged into the USB port on the back of the OdessaConnect box.

Recommended USB webcam: Logitech C270

The recommended (least expensive, known-good) USB webcam option is the We recommend this USB webcam: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/c270-hd-webcam.960-000694.html This webcam plugs into the STB orange OdessaConnect TV Box’s USB port and the camera is positioned on the top of the resident’s TV.

How to install a USB Webcam

  1. Purchase USB webcam (recommended)

  2. Unpackage webcam

  3. Plug the USB of the webcam into the back of the OdessaConnect STB

  4. Affix/position the actual camera on the the top of the TV and angled downward toward where the resident typically sits.

  5. You are now ready to video call the TV from your OdessaConnect mobile app!

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Note

Important notes about webcam for video calls

  • Webcams are not included but are required for video calls

  • Webcams can be provided by the community or purchased by a family member for their resident

  • For best results, Logitech C270, C310 or C920.

  • The OdessaConnect STB’s operating system is Linux which requires a webcam that supports Linux. Most Logitechs and some other brands support Linux.

  • Webcams outside of the recommend list may have compatibility or quality issues like no audio, no picture, choppy performance, freeze ups, etc.

This and the other recommended webcams can be purchased at most electronics retailers (Amazon, BestBuy, et al)

Alternative USB webcams if Logitech C270 not available:

How to install a USB Webcam

  1. Purchase USB webcam (recommended)

  2. Unpackage webcam

  3. Plug the USB of the webcam into the back of the OdessaConnect STB

  4. Affix/position the actual camera on the the top of the TV and angled downward toward where the resident typically sits.

  5. You are now ready to video call the TV from your OdessaConnect mobile app!

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