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Screen and camera

Screen and camera

Point one camera at the other screen.

FRAMES 47 / 64

Keep the receiving camera steady and the sending screen visible until the transfer finishes.

Strong points
  • Suitable when the devices can see each other.
Trade-offs
  • Glare, movement and poor lighting can interrupt a transfer.
When to use

Point one camera at the other screen.

Get started

Two devices. One shared password. No intermediary.

Install Taftan on both devices, agree on the password through a separate channel beforehand, and run a quick test transfer using whichever channel fits your situation.