Continuity Camera stopped working wirelessly

Mac mini M2


macOS Ventura 13.2.1 (22D68)


iPhone SE 2nd Gen


iOS 16.3.1 (20D67)



I put my iPhone SE into a holder in landscape mode next to a new Mac mini and got a notification it could be used as a webcam.


I opened Photo Booth and took a photo.


When I repositioned the iPhone the camera was removed from the camera list.


I turned off Continuity Camera from Settings > General > AirPlay and Handoff and then restarted iPhone and Mac.


I turned Continuity Camera back on and opened FaceTime.


No camera seen by FaceTime. I opened Photo Booth and no camera seen there either.


I then connected the iPhone to the Mac with the cable and tapped “Trust this Computer” and entered the iPhone passcode.


I could now see the iPhone camera in both FaceTime and Photo Booth.


When I disconnected the cable from the iPhone I got a notice this would remove it from the camera list and the video from the camera stopped.


I again toggled Continuity Camera off/on - the issue persists.


Checked on Mac - System Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera - no apps listed.


In Photo Booth Camera menu, it displays “No Camera Available”.



In FaceTime Video menu, the only option is to Automatic Camera Selection and there is no camera listed.


Handoff is working just fine, but not Continuity Camera over Wi-Fi. The Mac and iPhone are on the same home network and Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.


What can I do to get my iPhone recognized to be used as a wireless webcam?

Posted on Feb 19, 2023 3:26 PM

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Sep 23, 2023 11:16 AM in response to PandasAreNotReal

I had the same problem with many months ago. I had updated iPhone to latest iOS and connect via cable to my Mac Studio. It hadn't work at all. I had contact Mac support today and went through every options.. finally given up until I come across this support group. Someone mention putting the phone closer to Mac e.g. 10-15cm while in landscape. Not connect via cable but notice green light showing on top taskbar near the clock. I quickly look at my FaceTime which I had left it on and it is working for first time.


Trying again after closing FaceTime. It doesn't work but I decided to try put the phone back to where it should be and leave it in position. It working now.


Think it all do the position of your iPhone. Put the phone on landscape. Move into 10 degree in angle and leave it in sable position. Make sure it is closer to your computer. Wait for a min or two. It will start showing. That is via wireless.. I going to try cable later on.. Don't want to jink it.

Continuity Camera stopped working wirelessly

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