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how can i add a camera to my mac

My camera dont work and my facetime app says i dont have a camera installed. Am using Macbook Pro 2020

Posted on Sep 10, 2023 6:49 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2023 1:33 AM

Re: My camera dont work and my facetime app says i dont have a camera installed.


Learn what to do if the built-in camera won’t activate or appear in an app on your Mac

If the built-in camera isn’t working on your Mac - Apple Support


If FaceTime isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support

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What to do: If your camera or microphone doesn’t work


How to: Choose a camera or microphone for FaceTime calls on Mac - Apple Support

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Re: how can i add a camera to my mac


If you have a compatible iPhone:

You may want to use: Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support


This Continuity Camera feature works with the following devices and operating systems,

using one iPhone and one Mac at a time.

iOS 16 or later

  • iPhone XR or later
  • (All iPhone models introduced in 2018 or later)
  • iPhone 11 or later for Center Stage
  • iPhone 11 or later (excluding iPhone SE) for Desk View
  • iPhone 12 or later for Studio Light

and

macOS Ventura or later

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 11, 2023 1:33 AM in response to vickyffx

Re: My camera dont work and my facetime app says i dont have a camera installed.


Learn what to do if the built-in camera won’t activate or appear in an app on your Mac

If the built-in camera isn’t working on your Mac - Apple Support


If FaceTime isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support

says

What to do: If your camera or microphone doesn’t work


How to: Choose a camera or microphone for FaceTime calls on Mac - Apple Support

_______________________________________________________________________________

Re: how can i add a camera to my mac


If you have a compatible iPhone:

You may want to use: Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support


This Continuity Camera feature works with the following devices and operating systems,

using one iPhone and one Mac at a time.

iOS 16 or later

  • iPhone XR or later
  • (All iPhone models introduced in 2018 or later)
  • iPhone 11 or later for Center Stage
  • iPhone 11 or later (excluding iPhone SE) for Desk View
  • iPhone 12 or later for Studio Light

and

macOS Ventura or later

how can i add a camera to my mac

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