Enabling Classroom Webcams for Non-YuJa Livestream Applications

Classroom webcams can be used for other web conferencing programs beyond just YuJa livestreams, but users will need to turn on one setting before the webcam is recognized by the computer. This page shows where that setting is.

Once the webcam is enabled, this setting will remain on for that user on that classroom's computer. Other users will also need to enable it if they log on to that same computer, and users who have already done it for one classroom will need to do it again in any other classrooms they wish to use.

This will make the webcam compatible with programs such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and the YuJa desktop recorder. Kaltura Capture is not supported as it cannot recognize the wireless input devices. This process is not necessary for scheduled YuJa livestreams & recordings.


1. Turn on the podium PC and log in. 
2. Go to the bottom-right of the desktop and click Show Hidden Icons (the large ^ caret on the explorer bar).
3. Right-click the NDI Virtual Input/NDI Webcam icon and hover over the classroom name at the top of the menu.
4. Click the classroom name to enable the webcam as a usable webcam on that computer.
The classroom webcam system should now appear as an option when you go to start a web conferencing tool like Zoom or WebEx when you are setting up your livestream.
GIF example of where the classroom's webcam can be enabled on the classroom PC's desktop.

IMPORTANT FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 UPDATE:

UW–Parkside will be switching away from YuJa for its classroom live streaming & recording needs after the Spring 2027 semester ends. It is imperative that you download any critical videos and files you have saved in your YuJa library before the end of the Spring 2027 semester as we will lose access to their service once our contract expires.

After the 2026-27 academic year ends, YuJa will be replaced with a different classroom live streaming & recording option. Multiple communications will be sent out to campus regarding the sunsetting of our YuJa service and the service that will replace it.


Keywords:
Webcam Classroom yuja teams livestream stream recording video zoom 
Doc ID:
113483
Owned by:
Steve S. in UW Parkside
Created:
2021-09-07
Updated:
2026-08-14
Sites:
UW Parkside
Campus Technology Services Learning Technology