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Iphone front camera as webcam?

How can i use the front camera instead of default back camera of Iphone as webcam?

MacBook Air

Posted on Jan 3, 2023 12:56 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 3:14 AM

Thanks for confirming current limitation. kindly log a request to enhance software to allow front camera as webcam - so one can use the same reason why FaceTime usages the front camera

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Jan 4, 2023 3:09 PM in response to Manoj-Das

Hello Manoj-Das,


It sounds like you're wanting to use the front camera of your iPhone as your webcam, right? Continuity Camera only works with the rear main camera of the iPhone. You can find more details here:


Use your iPhone as a webcam on your Mac


"Use your iPhone as a webcam or microphone

  1. On your Mac, open any app that has access to the camera or microphone, like FaceTime or PhotoBooth.
  2. In the app’s menu bar or settings, choose your iPhone as the camera or microphone.
    • The Continuity app opens on your iPhone and begins capturing audio or video from the rear camera.

Note: In order to use your iPhone as a microphone on a Mac without a built-in camera, the iPhone must be in landscape orientation, stationary, and locked.

3. Do any of the following:

    • Pause the video or audio: On your iPhone, tap Pause, or swipe up to unlock it.
    • Resume the video or audio: On your iPhone, tap Resume, or press the side button or Sleep/Wake button to lock it.
    • Stop using your iPhone as a webcam or microphone: On your Mac, quit the app.
    • Remove your iPhone as an option: On your iPhone, tap Disconnect. Your iPhone is removed from the camera and microphone lists in apps, and also from the list of sound input devices in Sound settings.
    • To add your iPhone back, connect it to your Mac with a USB cable."


Regards.

Iphone front camera as webcam?

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