Continuity Camera: Solution for two Apple IDs (work environment)

I have submitted a feature request and looked through Q&A here, but nobody has been able to provide a workaround for the limitation Continuity Camera has of requiring you to be signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices (which isn't possible in my work environment, where I want to use it most often).

I wanted to ask for additional alternatives, since all other related questions have been closed to comment.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 9:07 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 1:39 PM

Thanks @leroydouglas

I ended up finding Camo Studio by Reincubate (https://reincubate.com/camo/) works pretty well, and doesn't require Apple IDs or app store access (which I also don't have)! The only down side is that you have to open the app in both places and connect the device from the laptop any time you want to use it, but it's about as good as you could expect, considering it's not a native iOS feature. The app works very well, and is free.

Note: I did have to quit and restart Zoom in order for it to find and offer the new camera as an option.

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Aug 14, 2023 1:39 PM in response to joemarty-TD

Thanks @leroydouglas

Note: I did have to quit and restart Zoom in order for it to find and offer the new camera as an option.

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Aug 14, 2023 5:39 AM in response to joemarty-TD

joemarty-TD wrote:

I have submitted a feature request and looked through Q&A here, but nobody has been able to provide a workaround for the limitation Continuity Camera has of requiring you to be signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices (which isn't possible in my work environment, where I want to use it most often).

I wanted to ask for additional alternatives

"Continuity" features depend on same AppleID. Full stop.

Ref: Use Continuity to work across Apple devices - Apple Support

Alternatives— seems your Company "work environment" would be a good place to ask IT depart or query your colleagues...

Use your google search or search the AppStore for third party:

EpocCam Webcam for Mac and PC 4+ - App Store

https://apps.apple.com/app/finecam-webcam-for-pc/id1616613017

https://neural.cam/live/

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