Noir: Your High-Quality USB Camera Viewer and HDMI Display Solution

Transform your mobile device into a versatile display for cameras, gaming consoles, laptops, PCs, and more. This requires an HDMI to USB-C dongle (also known as a UVC capture device or video capture card – not a USB-C hub or USB-C to HDMI cable). Noir supports cameras, endoscopes, and microscopes with USB streaming capabilities. Leveraging UVC video and UAC audio streaming, it offers OpenGL ES and Vulkan graphics backend options.

The free version provides core functionality and an immersive experience (with ads, but not in the preview). Upgrade to the pro version for enhanced features and continued support.

Key Applications:

1. Camera Monitoring: Pro features include LUTs, histograms, and edge detection.
2. Primary Gaming/PC Monitor: Pro features include visual effects, brightness/contrast adjustment, app-specific volume control, and FSR 1.0.
3. Secondary Laptop Monitor: Expand your workspace seamlessly.
4. Broad Compatibility: Works with any device featuring HDMI output or USB streaming.

Recommended Video Capture Cards:

• Hagibis UHC07(P): Affordable and convenient, featuring PD charging (UHC07P). https://bit.ly/noir-hagibis-uhc07
• Genki ShadowCast 2: Portable, stylish, and aesthetically pleasing. https://bit.ly/noir-genki-shadowcast-2

Pro Version Enhancements:

• Ad-free and privacy-focused (zero tracking).
• Visual effects.
• Picture-in-picture mode.
• Brightness and contrast adjustments.
• Full-screen stretching.
• 3D LUTs.
• App-specific volume control.
• Luminance and color histograms.
• Edge detection.
• FSR 1.0 upscaling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. Device Recognition Issues: Ensure your device supports USB Host (OTG) and that you're using a video capture card, not just a hub. Insufficient power might require a powered USB hub.

2. Laggy Preview: Check your USB version. Use USB 3.0 cables and ports for USB 3.0 capture cards. For USB 2.0, use MJPEG format and stay within 1080p30fps (some cards support up to 1080p50fps).

3. Sudden Connection Failures: Restart your device. This often resolves system-related issues.

4. Black Screen (Gaming Consoles/Video Playback): HDCP might be enabled. Disable HDCP in your console's settings (Settings -> System -> HDMI). Note: PS3 doesn't allow HDCP disabling. HDMI splitters that bypass HDCP exist, but are not officially supported.

5. Unsupported Aspect Ratios: Most capture cards only support 16:9 and 4:3. Noir's stretch feature can help, provided your capture card's EDID and output resolution support it.

Links:

• Special thanks to Genki: https://www.genkithings.com/
• Pixel Font: https://www.fontspace.com/munro-font-f14903
• Bottom Bar Design: https://dribbble.com/shots/11372003-Bottom-Bar-Animation

Version 6 (October 26, 2024):

• Android 15 support.
• 16KB page size support.
• German language support (thanks to an anonymous user).
• USB 2.0 capture card optimizations.
• AutoPlay enabled by default.
• In-app screenshot for Pro users.
• Bug fixes and improvements.