> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.liv.tv/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LckCamera

> How to register and switch between in-game cameras for recording and streaming in Unity VR apps using the LIV Camera Kit (LCK) SDK.

## Description

`LckCamera` lets you turn any Unity Camera into a capture source for in-game recording and streaming. It registers automatically with the LCK system at runtime via `LckMediator`, and can be activated or deactivated programmatically to switch camera angles — even during an active recording.

***

## Usage

Use `LckCamera` when you want players to record or stream from multiple camera angles (e.g., selfie cam, third-person, drone cam) within your VR game.

* Add an `LckCamera` component to a GameObject with a Unity Camera.
* The camera will automatically register itself with the LCK system at runtime.
* Use `ILckService.SetActiveCamera(cameraId)` to switch between registered cameras.
* Cameras are automatically deactivated when not in use.

***

### Example

```c# theme={null}
[InjectLck] private ILckService _lckService;

public void SwitchToCamera(ILckCamera camera)
{
    var result = _lckService.SetActiveCamera(camera.CameraId);
    if (!result.Success)
        Debug.LogError($"Failed to switch camera: {result.ErrorMessage}");
}
```

***

## References

### Fields

| Field      | Type   | Description                                 |
| :--------- | :----- | :------------------------------------------ |
| \_camera   | Camera | Reference to the Unity `Camera` component.  |
| \_cameraId | string | Unique identifier for this camera instance. |

***

### Properties

| Property | Type   | Description                            |
| :------- | :----- | :------------------------------------- |
| CameraId | string | The unique identifier for this camera. |

***

### Methods

| Method                        | Returns | Description                                                                        |
| :---------------------------- | :------ | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ActivateCamera(RenderTexture) | void    | Enables the camera and sets its `targetTexture` for capture.                       |
| DeactivateCamera()            | void    | Disables the camera and clears its `targetTexture`. Should not be called directly. |
| GetCameraComponent()          | Camera  | Returns the underlying Unity `Camera` component.                                   |

***

## See Also

* [LckMonitor](/api-reference/unity/classes/LckMonitor) — Display the camera output on an in-game surface
* [LckService](/api-reference/unity/classes/LckService) — Start/stop recording and manage active cameras
* [ILckCamera](/api-reference/unity/interfaces/ILckCamera) — Interface implemented by LckCamera