How to install a Logitech webcam?

Solution 1:

Are you trying to install the webcam on Ubuntu?

Have you tried plugging it in and just trying to use it?

Ubuntu contains lots of drivers out of the box. For most hardware you don't need to get things from the manufacturer's disks or website.

Try using an application like cheese to see if the camera works.

Solution 2:

To find out the device ID of your webcam, typing lsusb in a terminal window will list all USB devices on your system. Try to find the relevant line for your webcam. The ID then appears after "ID" on that line, in the form xxxx:xxxx where the 'x's are numbers or letters

Logitech webcams

In this section you can find various lists related to Logitech webcam devices that will help you identify particular models and what features they support. The lists are divided into UVC and non-UVC webcams. Most of our newer webcams are UVC compatible, so that section is the best one to get started.

Skype and Web Cameras

Following the recent release of a beta version of Skype that has support for video calling, this page will give a list of webcams that have been tested on Skype, and other details. This may differ from the list of webcams working in general on Ubuntu, given here.