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Why continuity camera doesn't work when my Macbook is connected to my personal hotspot?
I try to do this because using continuity over home WiFi network generates glitches when recording a video, a couple of times I have recorded connected to the personal hotspot and it works perfect but the most of times iPhone camera doesn't show up in QuickTime Player or any other video recorder.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2
Hey there stevkazt,
The first thing we wanted to provide was the link that talks about using Continuity Camera, the requirements, and the steps to take if it's not working as expected: Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac
According to the list of 'Additional requirements' near the bottom of the link above, it does list a requirement that your iPhone must not be sharing its cellular connection, and to be connected to Wi-Fi. Since you mentioned using your iPhone Personal Hotspot, we recommend turning off Personal Hotspot, then connect both devices to a regular Wi-Fi network per the requirements.
If you still need help after making sure you're meeting all of the requirements on both devices, along with trying the steps the link provides for issues with Continuity Camera, then the next step would be to reach out to Apple Support as they'll be in the best position to assist further: Get Support
Take care!
Hey there stevkazt,
The first thing we wanted to provide was the link that talks about using Continuity Camera, the requirements, and the steps to take if it's not working as expected: Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac
According to the list of 'Additional requirements' near the bottom of the link above, it does list a requirement that your iPhone must not be sharing its cellular connection, and to be connected to Wi-Fi. Since you mentioned using your iPhone Personal Hotspot, we recommend turning off Personal Hotspot, then connect both devices to a regular Wi-Fi network per the requirements.
If you still need help after making sure you're meeting all of the requirements on both devices, along with trying the steps the link provides for issues with Continuity Camera, then the next step would be to reach out to Apple Support as they'll be in the best position to assist further: Get Support
Take care!
Well I didn’t know about that requirement. Thank you!
You are welcome, stevkazt!
Let us know if you have any additional questions regarding using your iPhone as a webcam.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Continuity Camera on personal Hotspot
