scrcpy
scrcpy
This GitHub repo (https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy) is the only official
source for the project. Do not download releases from random websites, even if
their name contains scrcpy.
pronounced "screen copy"
This application mirrors Android devices (video and audio) connected via USB or over TCP/IP, and allows to control the device with the keyboard and the mouse of the computer. It does not require anyroot access. It works on Linux, Windows and macOS.
It focuses on:
lightness: native, displays only the device screen
performance: 30~120fps, depending on the device
quality: 1920×1080 or above
low latency: 35~70ms
low startup time: ~1 second to display the first image
non-intrusiveness: nothing is left installed on the Android device
user benefits: no account, no ads, no internet required
freedom: free and open source software
Its features include:
audio forwarding (Android 11+)
recording
mirroring with Android device screen off
copy-paste in both directions
configurable quality
camera mirroring (Android 12+)
mirroring as a webcam (V4L2) (Linux-only)
physical keyboard and mouse simulation (HID)
gamepad support
OTG mode
and more…
The Android device requires at least API 21 (Android 5.0).
Audio forwarding is supported for API >= 30 (Android 11+).
Make sure you enabled USB debugging on your device(s).
On some devices (especially Xiaomi), you might get the following error:
java.lang.SecurityException: Injecting input events requires the caller (or the source of the instrumentation, if any) to have the INJECT_EVENTS permission.
In that case, you need to enable an additional option USB debugging (Security Settings) (this is an item different from USB debugging) to control
it using a keyboard and mouse. Rebooting the device is necessary once this
option is set.
Note that USB debugging is not required to run scrcpy in OTG mode.
Linux
Windows
macOS
There are a lot of options, documented in separate pages. Here are just some common examples.
Capture the screen in H.265 (better quality), limit the size to 1920, limit the frame rate to 60fps, disable audio, and control the device by simulating a physical keyboard:
scrcpy --video-codec=h265 --max-size=1920 --max-fps=60 --no-audio --keyboard=uhid scrcpy --video-codec=h265 -m1920 --max-fps=60 --no-audio -K # short version
Record the device camera in H.265 at 1920x1080 (and microphone) to an MP4 file:
scrcpy --video-source=camera --video-codec=h265 --camera-size=1920x1080 --record=file.mp4
Capture the device front camera and expose it as a webcam on the computer (on Linux):
scrcpy --video-source=camera --camera-size=1920x1080 --camera-facing=front --v4l2-sink=/dev/video2 --no-playback
Control the device without mirroring by simulating a physical keyboard and mouse (USB debugging not required):
scrcpy --otg
Control the device using gamepad controllers plugged into the computer:
scrcpy --gamepad=uhid scrcpy -G # short version
The application provides a lot of features and configuration options. They are documented in the following pages:
Connection
Video
Audio
Control
Keyboard
Mouse
Gamepad
Device
Window
Recording
Tunnels
OTG
Camera
Video4Linux
Shortcuts
FAQ
Translations (not necessarily up to date)
Build instructions
Developers
Introducing scrcpy
Scrcpy now works wirelessly
Scrcpy 2.0, with audio
You can open an issue for bug reports, feature requests or general questions.
For bug reports, please read the FAQ first, you might find a solution to your problem immediately.
You can also use:
Reddit: r/scrcpy
Twitter: @scrcpy_app
I'm @rom1v, the author and maintainer of scrcpy.
If you appreciate this application, you can support my open source work:
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Copyright (C) 2018 Genymobile Copyright (C) 2018-2024 Romain Vimont Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
