NexiGo HelloCam, 1080P Webcam with Windows Hello, True Privacy, Automatic Electronic Shutter, Computer Camera, Microphone, Facial Enhancement, HD USB Web Cam

I had a webcam for Zoom, but it didn’t support Windows Hello facial recognition. After considering several options, I chose this one - reasonable price and same-day delivery—and I’m very happy I did. Setup was quick and easy, and it works perfectly as a secure login passkey. It also doubles as a regular webcam, allowing me to replace my older Logitech camera. The multiple mounting options and extra-long cable made positioning it simple.

This may not be the camera for everyone. It's not 4K and it's not 60fps. However, if you're a Windows PC user, and you want a basic high-quality camera for Windows Hello and light video conferencing use, this is absolutely a fantastic choice. The camera works absolutely fantastic with good lighting. You don't need fancy ring lights to light you for the camera to work well. It offers a wide angle, maybe a bit too wide, but using the available software you can zoom that in if necessary. I haven't tested the microphones, though maybe I will do that this week to ensure they work will enough. The mics are suggested to work within 40" of users, so while this works for someone in an office setting, it may not be ideal for all settings. That said, I have two other microphone options if I need better options. The one thing to keep in mind, enabling the auto shutter is done by holding the finger on the Nexigo label on the camera for a few seconds. By default, the auto shutter is not enabled. So, it will work with Windows Hello just fine but not work with any other apps. Let me just say, as it functions with Windows Hello it is just absolutely fantastic! I rebooted my system after an update and didn't even realize it already logged me in until I went to sign-in. It just popped up for me. I tried using a fingerprint scanner, but because it's not included in the mouse or keyboard I had, it was clumsy. I had to find it, then swipe it, and depending on if it wanted to work or not, then it would let me in. It didn't always work, so I ended up getting rid of it. With the camera, it's effortless. I sit down and it scans me. The shutter barely even opens before it closes again and it's logging me in. It's awesome!

I picked up the NexiGo HelloCam Windows Hello Webcam specifically for Windows Hello, and it’s been excellent so far. Setup was quick and straightforward, and recognition is impressively fast. Even with the “Improved Recognition” setting enabled in Windows (which is supposed to be more strict), it consistently logs me in almost instantly without needing to adjust position or lighting much. That reliability was exactly what I was looking for, especially since I often keep my laptop closed and rely on an external camera. It just works—no fiddling, no repeated attempts. One thing worth noting for less technical users: features like the built-in privacy cover are convenient, but they are not a substitute for real security. If your system is compromised or you’ve granted camera permissions to the wrong application, a physical shutter doesn’t protect you from that. It’s a nice feature, just not something to rely on as your only safeguard. Overall, if you’re looking for a dedicated Windows Hello webcam that’s responsive and dependable, this one has been a great choice.

Very good camera for the price. The video quality is just OK, which is why I rate this a 4 star item. But ease of installation, functionality and integration with Windows Hello makes this a great inexpensive option for someone looking for an external webcam. I do wish it had its own built in light source, but again, for the price, it's hard to complain too much.

This camera had no business being this good, yet here we are. Video quality is sharp and clean for 1080p. Not “marketing 1080p,” but actually looks good on calls and recordings. The Windows Hello feature is the real star. Plug it in, Windows sees it instantly, face scan done, no drivers, no software circus, no reboot rituals. It just works, which in 2026 is apparently a luxury feature. The automatic privacy shutter is excellent. It physically closes when the camera is not in use, none of that fake software-only “trust us bro” privacy. You can see it close. You can hear it snap shut. Very reassuring in a world full of glowing laptop eyes. Microphone is perfectly fine for calls. Not podcast-grade, but clear and usable, which is the job. Facial enhancement is subtle and doesn’t turn you into a wax figure, so points for restraint. What really annoyed me is that this is every bit as good as a Logitech webcam I paid about $50 more for at work. Same usability, same practical quality, minus the brand tax. Build quality feels solid, not flimsy bargain-bin plastic. Bottom line: excellent camera, stupidly easy setup, rock-solid Windows Hello, real privacy shutter, and strong value for the money. Pleasantly surprised, mildly irritated I overpaid elsewhere. The only complaint I have is that it attached to a monitor like every other webcam, with the dumb triangle posture mount that doesn't really work well at all, but it's as well executed as any other. As far as portability, it's plug and play so you can't get much better than that. If you need it for business and windows hello, buy it, you won't regret the purchase.

I was getting tired of logging into Windows 11 and waiting for Windows to wake up and let me into it in a timely manner. I decided to get a new camera which would help with that process. This camera works great in all aspects. Windows Hello login facial ID gets me into the system very quickly, with virtually no waiting and not having to type a password. The auto shutter is excellent and the red color reminds you that it is NOT open to any hacker's prying eyes. It makes just enough clicking sound to validate that it is opening (and then closing) just for the login. All of the camera aspects are excellent. Its not 4k but I don't need that. High-definition 1080p is plenty for me and doesn't bog down the system in any manner. The supplied settings should be fine for just about any type of user. Video quality is great and also has plenty of settings for most users. Great value as well. very pleased with the product!

Bought it on Jan 4, 2026, Died on March 10, 2026. It was great while it lasted. Unfortunately having it fail totally, losing the image thirty five days after installation was not planned. I am pondering whether to buy the same as a replacement or going to a competitor. Update, I decided to give Nexigo the benefit of the doubt and reordered it. We will see whether it was a fluke, or not. Will keep you posted. UPDATE!!! Three days later, the second camera arrived, installed, worked for two days and went bad, same failure. I tried it this time on two other computers with the same results. There seems to be a problem with this batch. I give up on this model. Got a two year old NexiGo back on, and it is working like a charm, the only reason I bought a new one was for the MS Hello feature, well, I wasted my time and money, the old one is working OK. BTW, the problem is the same, the image is as it shows on the attached picture.

Camera resolution is as good as you would expect for 1080p and at this price point. I didn't load their app to customize the camera settings. So, with the default camera settings my lighting is very good. I have a window behind me to my right and my old camera would always leave my face dark until i moved over a bunch to my left and adjusted the camera to match (away from the window). With the NexiGo I can just stay put with the window in the background - the my face looks very good. I love the automatic shutter. I get it that some want a manual override, but, so far it is closing the camera as I would want it to. I bought this cam to 1) upgrade my resolution (yeah, my old one was old and bad!), and 2) to use Windows Hello. The Windows Hello function works great! I use a laptop that utilizes a port replicator/docking station. The camera did not work through the port replicator. I called tech support and waited for an extremely long time, maybe 30 minutes? Anyway, once connected i got an immediate solution: "Plug in directly to the laptop". I had to reboot a couple of times. But that did the trick. I give two thumbs up to their tech support knowledge. I haven't tested out the camera microphones. I would recommend this cam for anyone looking at this price point.

excelentes camaras, compramos varias para la oficina ytodos estan muy agusto con la compra.

An excellent low cost, no fuss, surprising good quality and very fast Windows Hello webcam. I used to always buy only Logitech webcams, but they totally dropped the ball when their latest 4k webcam doesn't even support Windows 11 Hello (which is a major part of windows and passkey biometric passwords and logins) and their last Windows Hello webcam is 4 years old and has driver support issues that are unlikely to be updated. I highly recommend this webcam. It does all you need and more at under half the price of an out of date, no windows hello logitech model.

La sto usando principalmente per Windows Hello e fa esattamente ciò che speravo: riconoscimento rapido, preciso e senza esitazioni. La qualità video è buona per l’uso quotidiano, il microfono è più che sufficiente e l’otturatore automatico è una chicca che dà un bel senso di privacy. Installazione immediata, zero problemi. Per il mio uso è davvero una gran bella soluzione.

I have clipped this camera to the monitor of my W11 PC and plugged it into a USB port. The Nexigo installed itself quickly & I went through the procedure to enable Hello face recognition which took about 2 minutes. No extra software installation required. When I open a video camera related piece of software the Nexigo automatically activates, during boot up of the PC the lens opens at the correct moment to enable Windows Hello to log me on with face recognition, then shuts again once done. The camera has an audible click as the lens opens and shuts and a clear visual indication, as the the lens shows red when shut, and clicks black when open. So far it's worked flawlessly, all the features work and are good quality & I'm very impressed! I purchased this when it was discounted and it's an easy 5 stars.

Sehr gute Cam ! Windows Hello, Teams, Skype, WhatsApp läuft gut. Bildqualität super ! Mic muss gut eingestellt werden um Rückkopplung bei Lautsprechern zu vermeiden ;)