# Logitech Webcam C600 No Longer Compatible With Skype? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [September 1, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765 "2013-09-01T22:24:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pauly1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a8b319/32.png) [@pauly1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pauly1)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/1 "2013-09-01T22:24:02Z")
I purchased a logitech 2 C600 webcam many years ago so i could use skype. > **[Amazon.com: Logitech 2 MP HD Webcam C600 with Built-in Microphone : Electronics](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Webcam-C600-Built-Microphone/dp/B002GP7ZT6)** > > The Logitech 2 MP Webcam C600 lets you delight in the details. A 2-megapixel sensor and glass lens deliver fluid video and 8-megapixel snapshots. HD video offers detailed, 16x9 widescreen video at 720p. Video calling is free, fast, and easy with... I use it to make phone call and do video calling. I haven’t used it much and then i saw a message that said this when i clicked on Logitech Vid HD Dear User, As of July 1, 2013, this video calling service is no longer available. For an alternative solution, please consider Skype. Thank you. I have a few questions about this. Does this mean my webcam from logitech cannot be used with skype anymore to make phone call and video call? Im confused b/c of this statement. There was also instruction that you could trade this webcam for a better one a c920 webcam pro. But would i still be able to use this webcam with skype or not? I’m confused because this is the message but they mention something about revue. So does this affect me or not b/c i only use my webcam for skype chat and video? [http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Revue-and-Accessories/Notification-of-Change-to-Logitech-Vid-Video-Calling/td-p/1015807](http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Revue-and-Accessories/Notification-of-Change-to-Logitech-Vid-Video-Calling/td-p/1015807) ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/2 "2013-09-02T01:03:44Z")
Two things have changed: [ul] [li]Technology upgrades often mean older technology is no longer supported.[/li][li]Microsoft bought Skype in 2011.[/li][/ul] In reading your post _at face value_, you were using a video service _other than Skype_, that now no longer exists. It _recommends you use Skype_. ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/3 "2013-09-02T01:47:24Z")
And who buys webcams anymore? Even cheap laptops have built in cameras now. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/4 "2013-09-02T06:31:56Z")
> [@Doug\_K](#): > > And who buys webcams anymore? Even cheap laptops have built in cameras now. Perhaps people with desktops? ---
**Author:** ![njtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecd19e/32.png) [@njtt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/njtt)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/5 "2013-09-02T14:04:40Z")
Have you actually tried to use it with Skype? The ‘error’ message you quote implies that it _would_ work, but that you are actually attempting to run something other than Skype when you click whatever it is that you are clicking. Possibly you are running an old version of Skype that needs updating (probably for reasons that have nothing to do with your camera). You might want to check out the Skype web site, and download and install the latest version. (Normally it updates itself automatically, but if you have not run it for ages it may be that your version is so old that it needs to updated manually.) If the camera works outside of Skype, and if Skype runs ok on your computer, it seems unlikely that they would not work together. Skype is not particularly fussy about what sort of webcam you use. However, you may possibly need to update your camera’s drivers. You should be able to download updates (if there are any) from Logitech’s site. [Here](https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1267/how-can-i-solve-problems-with-video-calling-in-skype-for-windows-desktop) and [here](https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA3731/how-can-i-check-that-my-webcam-is-working-correctly-in-skype-for-windows-desktop) are Skype help pages for getting a camera to work with Skype (for that minority of people who have difficulties), but I am not convinced that this is where your real problem lies. ---
**Author:** ![RaftPeople](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/6 "2013-09-02T16:22:49Z")
> [@Doug\_K](#): > > And who buys webcams anymore? Even cheap laptops have built in cameras now. None of my computers (desktops and laptops) have a webcam. Most recently purchased laptop is just 18 months old. ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/7 "2013-09-02T22:06:26Z")
I bought a Logitech webcam in March 2013, and within two months, I got that message. But I don’t need it anymore, so I haven’t tried it. ---
**Author:** ![Blakeyrat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecd19e/32.png) [@Blakeyrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blakeyrat)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logitech-webcam-c600-no-longer-compatible-with-skype/667765/8 "2013-09-03T17:05:37Z")
The message says “Logitech Vid HD” is being discontinued, and they recommend using Skype as an alternative. There’s nothing in that message indicating that the webcam will or will not work with Skype, but considering Logitech is recommending Skype, it’s safe to assume they did their homework and it’ll work fine. Why not just download Skype and try it out before panicking? It’s free anyway.