FaceTime and Photo Booth no longer connect to my camera used with my Mac Pro M2

How do I get FaceTime to work on my Mac Pro M2? Neither FaceTime or Photo Booth work. No camera available, but there is a camera available. It's just not connecting. I think it's the M2, because FaceTime works on my Trash can. The M2 used to connect to my FaceTime camera on my iPhone, but no longer. I don't know whether I did something wrong or what.

Mac Pro, macOS 15.7

Posted on Sep 7, 2026 2:26 PM

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Sep 8, 2026 12:27 PM in response to straycat23

To get your camera working again with FaceTime and Photo Booth on your Mac Pro M2, you need to reset the system's camera control process and verify app permissions. Since your external or Continuity Camera isn't connecting even though it is detected, follow these steps


2. Check Camera Permissions in System Settings

macOS requires explicit permission for apps to access video hardware.

  • Go to the Apple menu () in the top-left corner and open System Settings.
  • Click Privacy & Security on the sidebar, then click Camera.
  • Make sure the toggles next to FaceTime and Photo Booth are turned On.


FaceTime and Photo Booth no longer connect to my camera used with my Mac Pro M2

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