Signal-desktop: Missing options to choose devices (Microphone and Camera)

[bermeitinger-b]

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Bug Description

I'm using the beta and test-called someone from my contacts. This worked fine (thanks for that option).
However, I have two cameras and multiple microphones attached to my desktop and I would like the option to choose which device should be used for the call.

Steps to Reproduce

1. (Video-)call someone
2. See that the first (?) devices are used for the call

Actual Result:

Expected Result:

Screenshots

Platform Info

Signal Version:

v1.35.1-beta.1 from AUR

Operating System:

Manjaro Linux

Linked Device Version:

Android

Link to Debug Log

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[kewisch]

I'm wondering if there is some workaround for now? Is there a way to influence what camera signal finds first?

[aptiko]

I'm wondering if there is some workaround for now? Is there a way to influence what camera signal finds first?

The workaround depends on the operating system. For Linux, I've had success with this:

cd /dev
sudo mv video0 video0.original
sudo ln -s video2 video0

I think this needs to be run after each reboot. Whether it's video2 or something else depends on your system. There's more information at https://askubuntu.com/questions/396952/how-to-change-the-default-webcam-changing-defaults-in-multimedia-selctor-not-wo.

[DarkDot]

I am having this issue on windows. Have multiple audio inputs, multiple audio outputs and multiple video inputs. There is no mechanism to select the inputs or outputs.

[T-vK]

I wonder what all this code is for if there is no option to change the devices.
For example the CallingDeviceSelection component, getMediaDeviceSettings or doChangeIODevice.

[josh-signal]

When you're in a call you're able to select the settings icon and that'll pop up a modal that will allow you to change between audio and video devices.

[decentralion]

@josh-signal Is there any equivalent workflow for sending voice messages?