How to fix iPhone SE not recognized as Webcam on Mac mini M2

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?

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 3:26 PM

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garvin209

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 8:39 AM

I have been suffering with this issue for weeks and gave up until I found the most ridiculous solution. I know what it sounds like but give it a try..

Just wanted to share this since i saw another post where no one found a solution. I’ve got this to work on my mac mini wirelessly. For some reason, it will only work when your iphone is nearby your mac mini, locked, in landscape mode and not moving. The moment it connects as a camera, you can set it any place and angle you want. But initially it has to be close to the mac, locked, straight, landscape and still. Id suggest keep it on tripod is better. Additionally, if you just finished using it and then want to use it again in a different session, you have to unlock the phone and then lock it again and then repeat the steps above.

It literally worked for me

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