How can I turn Continuity Camera and Microphone OFF?

My phone keeps connecting to my iMac. I don't want it to. How do I turn this off?

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Posted on Jul 13, 2023 8:27 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2023 12:39 PM

Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support

"To prevent your Mac from recognizing your iPhone as a camera or microphone, even when your iPhone is plugged in and mounted, you can turn off Continuity Camera:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.

2. Turn off Continuity Camera."

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Jul 13, 2023 12:39 PM in response to lynettesquery

Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support

"To prevent your Mac from recognizing your iPhone as a camera or microphone, even when your iPhone is plugged in and mounted, you can turn off Continuity Camera:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.

2. Turn off Continuity Camera."

Jul 13, 2023 12:36 PM in response to lynettesquery

The linked document says that Continuity Camera kicks in when you select Insert from iPhone or iPad on the Mac. If you don't want to insert an image from the iPhone's camera, couldn't you just refrain from selecting that item?

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