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Contents 1 Audio devices 2 Handset 3 Cameras (Optional) 4 Headsets 4.1 Jack plug 4.2 Bluetooth

Audio devices

For Linux users, most sound cards supported by ALSA should work. Check the ALSA Soundcard Matrix for your sound card. Be aware it should be able to do full duplex.
See also; Shared use of the sound card

It is strongly recommended that you use a headset. This will improve the overall sound quality.

Linux: Further informations about bluetooth headsets can be found in the Gentoo wiki or in the Ubuntu documentation.

Handset

For Linux users, experimental support can be found here.

Cameras (Optional)

USB webcams which have a working driver for the v4l or v4l2 kernel API should work.

Firewire cameras, including Firewire DV cameras, should work too.

However, here is a list of tested webcams and cameras with Ekiga :

Ekiga tested webcams & DV cameras

Name	Interface	Linux driver (plugin to use in Ekiga)	Windows driver (plugin to use in Ekiga)
Cibox PC-390	USB	spca5xx (v4l only)	(directshow, vfw not working)
Logitech 4000	USB	Linux kernel: pwc (v4l2 is preferred, v4l)	QuickCam v10.5.1 (directshow is preferred, vfw)
Logitech Fusion	USB	uvc-video (v4l2 only) Some older model due to an hardware bug need a patch. Require at least Ekiga version 2.0.4	QuickCam v10.5.1 (directshow is preferred, vfw)
iSight Apple	Firewire	firewire dc1394 (dc1394)	Yes (use Ekiga SVN: April 07) (directshow - No sound)
Philips SPC900NC	USB	Linux kernel: pwc (min 10.0.12) (v4l2 is preferred, v4l)	Driver SPC900NC version 1.0.0.41 (directshow is preferred, vfw)
Hercules Webcam Classic	USB	ov51x (Using at least Ekiga 2.0.5: v4l2 is preferred, v4l)	Unknown
Philips Vesta Pro Scan	USB	Linux kernel: pwc (v4l2 is preferred, v4l)	Unknown
iSight built-in MacBook Pro	Built-in (USB ?)	uvc-video (v4l2 only) Require at least Ekiga version 2.0.4	NO (Will require DirectX plugin)
Philips ToUCam Pro	USB	Linux kernel: pwc (v4l2 is preferred, v4l)	Unknown
Logitech QuickCam Zoom	USB	Linux kernel: pwc (v4l2 is preferred, v4l)	Unknown
Sony TRV-20	Firewire	Linux kernel (2.4.20 tested) (AVC1394)	Unknown
Canon IXY DV S1	Firewire	Linux kernel (2.4.20 tested) (AVC1394)	Unknown
Creative Labs NX Ultra	USB	spca5xx (V4l only)	Unknown
Labtech Webcam Elch2 Chip ID: 046d:0929 (Logitech, Inc.)	USB	gspca, release 01.00.12 (20070110) (V4L)	Unknown
Logitech 5000 pro	USB	linux-uvc (V4l2 only) Require at least Ekiga version 2.0.4	Unknown
Sony DCR-PC55E	Firewire	Linux kernel (avc1394)	Unknown
Logitech QuickCam Pro (old model, 046d:08b1)	USB	Linux kernel: pwc (V4l2 is preferred, v4l)	Unknown
Pinnacle Systems Inc. PCTV Stereo (red version)	PCI (tv card)	Linux kernel (2.6.18 tested): saa7134 (V4l2 is preferred, v4l) Require at least Ekiga Snapshot version 20070728 (> 2.0.9)	Unknown
Creative Live! Cam Optia	USB	uvc-video V4l2 only (Require at least Ekiga 2.0.10)	Unknown
Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000	USB	uvc-video V4l2	Unknown
ViewSonic 22” LCD VX2255wmh & VX2255wmb Integrated 1.3M webcam ID 04f2:b021	USB	uvc-video V4l2	Unknown
The Mobility Lab Webcam Messenger Pro	USB	spcaxx V4l	Unknown
Philips SPC1300	USB	uvc-video V4l2	Unknown
Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro ID 046d:09a6	USB	uvc-video V4l2	Unknown

Headsets

Jack plug

Any headset using a TRS connector (also called a jack plug (UK) or phone plug (U.S.) should work), these will plug into the soundcard or your PC/laptop.

Simply using ordinary headphones will prevent audio feedback (whistling and echoing). Headsets with microphones (ie. two connectors) will further improve quality by placing the microphone closer to your mouth.

Bluetooth

Warning: btsco (bluetooth linux driver) is no longer maintained and does not work extremely well. Ekiga should support bluetooth audio device exposed by ALSA but does not currently (2008-05).