Noir: High-Quality USB Camera Viewer & HDMI Display – Turn Your Device into a Portable Monitor

Need a portable display for your camera, gaming console, laptop, or PC? Noir is your solution! This app transforms your Android device into a versatile monitor, supporting HDMI input and USB streaming from cameras, endoscopes, and microscopes. You'll need an HDMI to USB-C dongle (a UVC capture device, not a USB-C hub or USB-C to HDMI cable) to connect your device.

Noir leverages UVC video and UAC audio streaming, offering OpenGL ES and Vulkan graphics options. The free version provides core functionality and an immersive experience (with ads, but not in the preview). Upgrade to the pro version for advanced features and continued support.

Key Use Cases:

1. Camera Monitoring: Pro features include LUTs, histogram, and edge detection.
2. Primary Monitor (Gaming Consoles & PCs): Pro features include visual effects, brightness/contrast adjustments, app-specific volume control, and FSR 1.0.
3. Secondary Monitor (Laptops): Extend your workspace easily.
4. Broad Compatibility: Works with any device featuring HDMI output or USB streaming.

Recommended Capture Cards:

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

Pro Version Exclusive Features:

• Ad-free experience with 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

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

2. Laggy Preview: This often relates to USB version. Use a USB 3.0 cable and port with a USB 3.0 capture card. For USB 2.0, use MJPEG and stick to 1080p30fps (some cards support 1080p50fps).

3. Sudden Connection Failures: Restart your device. This usually resolves system-related problems.

4. Black Screen (Gaming Consoles/Video Playback): HDCP may be enabled. Disable HDCP in your console's settings (Settings -> System -> HDMI). Note: PS3 doesn't support disabling HDCP. Using an HDMI splitter might work (though not recommended) to bypass HDCP restrictions.

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 Inspiration: https://dribbble.com/shots/11372003-Bottom-Bar-Animation

What's New in Version 6 (Oct 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.