Noir

Unlock the potential of your device with the High-Quality USB Camera Viewer & HDMI Display, transforming it into a versatile portable screen for your camera, gaming console, laptop, PC, or any device with HDMI output. To achieve this, you'll need an HDMI to USB C dongle, specifically a UVC capture device or Video Capture Card, not to be confused with a USB C hub or a USB C to HDMI cable.

Noir also supports cameras, endoscopes, and microscopes equipped with USB streaming features. It utilizes UVC video streaming and UAC audio streaming, providing a choice between OpenGL ES and Vulkan for the graphics backend. While the free version offers essential functions and an immersive experience (with ads outside the preview), upgrading to the pro version unlocks additional features and supports ongoing development and maintenance of Noir.

Common Use Cases

1. Camera Monitor: The pro version includes advanced features such as LUTs, Histogram, and Edge Detection for enhanced monitoring.
2. Primary Monitor for Gaming Console & PC: Enjoy pro features like Visual Effects, Brightness & Contrast Adjustment, App-specific Volume Control, and FSR 1.0 for an optimized gaming setup.
3. Secondary Monitor for Laptop: Extend your workspace effortlessly.
4. Compatible with Any Device with HDMI Output or USB Streaming: Versatility at its best.

Recommended Video Capture Cards

Hagibis UHC07(P) #AD
Recommended Reasons: Affordable and supports convenient PD charging.
Purchase Here

Genki ShadowCast 2 #AD
Recommended Reasons: Portable, elegant, and beautifully designed.
Purchase Here

More Pro Version Features

1. No Ads, Zero Tracking
2. Visual Effects
3. Picture in Picture Mode
4. Brightness & Contrast Adjustment
5. Stretch to Fullscreen
6. 3D LUTs
7. App-specific Volume Control
8. Luminance Histogram & Color Histogram
9. Edge Detection
10. FSR 1.0

FAQ

1. Why doesn't Noir recognize my device?
   Possible reasons include your phone or tablet not supporting USB Host (OTG) or the device not being a Video Capture Card. In some cases, insufficient power supply to the capture card may require a USB hub for additional power.

2. Why is the preview so laggy?
   Lag often stems from the USB version. For USB 3.0 capture cards, ensure both the USB data cable and the USB port on your device are USB 3.0. For USB 2.0, ensure the video format is MJPEG and does not exceed 1080p30fps, though some cards support up to 1080p50fps.

3. Why did my capture card, which was working fine, suddenly fail to connect?
   This issue is commonly caused by system problems. Restarting your phone or tablet often resolves this.

4. Why does my gaming console or video playback device show a black screen when connected?
   This is frequently seen with PS5 and PS4 due to HDCP being enabled. Disable HDCP through the PS console settings: Settings -> System -> HDMI, and turn off Enable HDCP. Note that PS3 does not support disabling HDCP. Other devices might also enable HDCP automatically when playing video content, resulting in a black screen. Some HDMI splitters can bypass HDCP restrictions, but this is not recommended here.

5. Why are resolutions other than 16:9 and 4:3 not supported?
   No capture cards currently support ratios beyond these. Use Noir's Stretch feature to specify your desired ratio, ensuring your capture card's EDID supports it and setting your laptop or computer's output resolution accordingly.

Links

Special thanks to Genki for their support in growing Noir.
Genki

For the pixel font, check out:
Pixel Font

For bottom bar design inspiration:
Bottom Bar Design

What's New in the Latest Version 6

Last updated on Oct 26, 2024:

1. Support for Android 15
2. Support for 16KB page size
3. Added German language support from an anonymous user
4. Optimized for USB 2.0 capture cards
5. Enabled AutoPlay by default, removed the option
6. Added in-app screenshot functionality for the Pro Version
7. Bug fixes and other improvements