Noir

Noir: A High-Quality USB Camera Viewer and HDMI Display App

Transform your mobile device into a portable monitor for cameras, gaming consoles, laptops, PCs, and more! Noir requires an HDMI to USB-C dongle (a UVC capture device or video capture card – not a USB-C hub or USB-C to HDMI cable) to function. It also supports cameras, endoscopes, and microscopes with USB streaming capabilities.

Noir utilizes UVC video and UAC audio streaming, offering OpenGL ES and Vulkan graphics backends. 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 to support ongoing development.

Key Applications:

1. Camera Monitoring: Pro features include LUTs, histograms, and edge detection.
2. Primary Gaming Console/PC Monitor: Pro features include visual effects, brightness/contrast adjustment, app-specific volume control, and FSR 1.0.
3. Secondary Laptop Monitor: Extend 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, if available, the UHC07P offers convenient PD charging. https://bit.ly/noir-hagibis-uhc07
• Genki ShadowCast 2: Portable, stylish, and elegant. https://bit.ly/noir-genki-shadowcast-2

Pro Version Enhancements:

1. Ad-free and privacy-focused (no tracking).
2. Visual Effects.
3. Picture-in-Picture mode.
4. Brightness and contrast adjustment.
5. Full-screen stretching.
6. 3D LUTs.
7. App-specific volume control.
8. Luminance and color histograms.
9. Edge detection.
10. 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 USB hub. Insufficient power may require a powered USB hub.

2. Laggy Preview: This often relates to USB version. Use USB 3.0 cables and ports for USB 3.0 capture cards. For USB 2.0, use MJPEG format and stick to 1080p30fps (some cards support 1080p50fps).

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

4. Black Screen with Gaming Consoles/Video Playback: HDCP may be enabled on your console (like PS5/PS4). Disable HDCP in your console's settings (Settings -> System -> HDMI). Note: PS3 doesn't allow HDCP disabling. Some HDMI splitters can bypass HDCP but are not officially recommended.

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 your output device support the desired ratio.

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

Version 6 Updates (Oct 26, 2024):

1. Android 15 support.
2. 16KB page size support.
3. German language support (thanks to an anonymous user!).
4. USB 2.0 capture card optimizations.
5. AutoPlay enabled by default (option removed).
6. In-app screenshot for Pro users.
7. Bug fixes and improvements.