users without webcams can't join video calls

[matrixbot]

Created by @ kegan:matrix.org.

[lampholder]

I think this is closed as we move to jitsi for conferencing.

[t3chguy]

Not fixed in 1:1s

[BloodyIron]

Still a roadblock for current riot. Can't do video call or screen sharing without webcam.

[t3chguy]

Just an FYI, there is software which imitates a webcam and can just send a blank feed as an interim workaround.

[BloodyIron]

Hmmm haven't seen that. But I wonder how much it would take for this to be fixed in riot though...

[t3chguy]

it'd need fairly considerable changes in js-sdk and react-sdk from the top of my head

[HoppyTiller]

Using the desktop installed version of Riot.im
Attempting to initiate a screen-share type video call.
Still an issue noted in early 2020. Unable to initiate video-type call with another user in private message.
States "Couldn't start capturing media! Is your microphone set up and does this app have permission?"
A voice call did work, but video call did not, either with clicking or Shift+Clicking.
I do not have a webcam, but was testing for screen-share or non-webcam for one user capability.
Other user did have a webcam, and I was unable to join. Zero screen-share options available, and unable to connect to user with webcam when I have none.

[rrohrer]

Any updates on this?

[t3chguy]

Nope otherwise they would be here.

[cheryllium]

Just an FYI, there is software which imitates a webcam and can just send a blank feed as an interim workaround.

Thanks for the workaround. What software is it?

[mrwsl]

Also if you add the jitsi widget to your chat, video calls are working for me.

[SimonBrandner]

I believe this is covered by #12646