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remove iphone from the camera list. My iphone says it's connected to my Macbook



MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 5:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2023 12:18 PM

Hello De21,


Desk View, which you're describing, is apart of the macOS system and is described at Use Desk View on Mac - Apple Support and that "When using your iPhone as a webcam, you can use Desk View with FaceTime and other apps to show your face and an overhead view of your desk at the same time, with no complicated setup."


Per the article that you found : 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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Sep 26, 2023 12:18 PM in response to De21

Hello De21,


Desk View, which you're describing, is apart of the macOS system and is described at Use Desk View on Mac - Apple Support and that "When using your iPhone as a webcam, you can use Desk View with FaceTime and other apps to show your face and an overhead view of your desk at the same time, with no complicated setup."


Per the article that you found : 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.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities!


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