Auxiliary Camera (Secondary Camera Tool)

What it is

A lightweight web application that runs on a mobile phone and provides an additional video or photo stream.

Key characteristics

• No installation required – opens in a browser.

• Used alongside the main proctoring session.

• Typically shows a side or desk view.

• Compatible with WebApp, Secure Browser, and SDK flows.

• Modes available:

  • Photo – captures still images at intervals (30 seconds).

  • Video – streams continuous footage.

When to use it

• Extra visual coverage is required.

• Web camera alone is insufficient for monitoring.

Read more in the documentation: Enabling auxiliary camera.