How to Use Your iPhone as a Webcam on Mac (Continuity Camera Setup)

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The latest MacOS Ventura update lets you use an iPhone as a web camera on a Mac!
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Using Continuity Camera, here’s how to set it up and use video effects like Center Stage, Desk View and Portrait mode.
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Chapters:
Continuity Camera - 00:00
Belkin MagSafe iPhone Mount - 00:51
iPhone Webcam Setup - 01:46
Video Effects - 02:33
Center Stage - 04:16
Desk View - 05:15
Camera Comparison - 06:32

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  • @Justin_tech
    @Justin_tech Жыл бұрын

    IMPORTANT TIP if you're having issues reconnecting an iPhone to the Mac! After you connect the iPhone and want to use the phone again tap "Pause" and not "Disconnect" on the iPhone. This will allow you to go back to using it as a camera. If you click disconnect, you'll need to restart the Mac in order to reconnect...Hopefully Apple resolves this soon.

  • @olinnn

    @olinnn

    Жыл бұрын

    I pressed disconnect and now i’m unable to use it

  • @thomasbechard

    @thomasbechard

    Жыл бұрын

    You have to plug it in to the Mac and allow it to trust at the prompt.

  • @luffegun

    @luffegun

    Жыл бұрын

    hopefully they also ad the zoom in and zoom out feature to the regular camera.

  • @rafaeldepinag.2455

    @rafaeldepinag.2455

    Жыл бұрын

    This is really bad. I won´t be restarting my computer every time I wish to use the iPhone as a Webcam.

  • @MaxDuckey

    @MaxDuckey

    9 ай бұрын

    same what do I do @@olinnn

  • @CopyWhoTV
    @CopyWhoTV Жыл бұрын

    You helped me solve a problem by realizing that the wifi for BOTH the iPhone and the Mac I'm connecting to with the continuity camera need to be enabled. Good learning experience. Thank you!

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 Жыл бұрын

    Just tried it out and wow, so much better.

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay!

  • @CherylsCreativeWorld33
    @CherylsCreativeWorld33 Жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant. Thank you for sharing! Really appreciated!

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @GlasscityAl
    @GlasscityAl3 ай бұрын

    thank you for creating this video it helped me figure out the use of this with FT great video

  • @slickblowfish
    @slickblowfish4 ай бұрын

    Learned how to do it in first 3mins of vid Great easy vid! Thansk

  • @thewebstylist
    @thewebstylist6 күн бұрын

    This is fantastic! Will setup this week for some KZread Ai tutorials

  • @atthelord
    @atthelord Жыл бұрын

    It's nice, but I genuinely don't mind the 1080p webcam on the newer MacBooks. Certainly better than previous iterations and for me, perfectly fine for calls.

  • @GlitterGuru
    @GlitterGuru Жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! Comparing the most common webcams really drives the point home. I daily an M1 MacBook Air but use a Pixel (blasphemy I know) and ironically have been using it as a wireless webcam for years with Droid Cam, Iriun, OBS or similar software. This is no doubt more elegant though.

  • @ebo2421
    @ebo2421 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Thank you, sir!

  • @Ssanihal
    @Ssanihal7 ай бұрын

    I connected my phone just fine to the Mac and the quality is much better thank you. Does desk view also work the same on KZread live?

  • @adabeatrizortegapuche3000
    @adabeatrizortegapuche3000 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Justin this was so helpful :)

  • @HealingWithJas
    @HealingWithJas4 ай бұрын

    Worked Perfectly!!! Thank you!!

  • @OllieBurgess
    @OllieBurgess Жыл бұрын

    What a helpful and straight forward video. Just tested it with my iPhone 13 Pro Max and it works perfectly. And to think I was worried about getting some proper lighting to start my channel, where in actual fact, for the time being the studio lighting feature appears awesome - at least in my room it does.

  • @artistrobfuller
    @artistrobfuller Жыл бұрын

    I've seen a few of these vids when trying to find a mount but this is the best demo, very informative thank you! btw. what's the name of the first track in the background, it's catchy!

  • @MikeBlissett
    @MikeBlissett Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, Justin. Upgraded to Ventura and ordered the Belkin mount today. Right now, I use Camo Studio with my iPhone for Zoom webinars and meetings and will need to check how the Continuity camera compares. I wish it had a zoom function...but maybe Apple will offer that in an update soon. BTW, you have a new subscriber.

  • @berkeyfamily9828

    @berkeyfamily9828

    Жыл бұрын

    when I turn my iPhone XS 90˚ it switches to the 2x camera, thus zooming in. But, it isn't something you can do remotely.

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing! You CAN use this with Zoom and any other application that asks for the video input.

  • @Parischick11
    @Parischick112 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, thank you!

  • @JohnPMiller
    @JohnPMiller Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Soldknight324
    @Soldknight324 Жыл бұрын

    3:30 You know you can click 'HD' in the video settings you were in before so that it doesn't compress right?

  • @nellosnook4454
    @nellosnook4454 Жыл бұрын

    1. As basic KZread channel content provider, I’m looking to upgrade my production values. 2. Thank you for this excellent information! 👍

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Right! This makes for such an easy way to shoot with a strong camera. Glad I could help!

  • @Mirko-_
    @Mirko-_ Жыл бұрын

    a very good video , thanks for this 😃👌🏼

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @muhtasimmunir1830
    @muhtasimmunir1830 Жыл бұрын

    Even as an Android fan, I gotta admit this is pretty cool

  • @tribbeh

    @tribbeh

    Жыл бұрын

    Try droidcam on Android :)

  • @YouAndImpact
    @YouAndImpact Жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍

  • @cliftonparchment4498
    @cliftonparchment4498 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @GoShoppingWithTambi
    @GoShoppingWithTambi Жыл бұрын

    Love the vid. Question. I have different setting options than yours in the various drop down menus eg facebook. How can find this?

  • @maikaimakena9424
    @maikaimakena9424 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video 😊

  • @Marshall_Brulosophy
    @Marshall_Brulosophy Жыл бұрын

    I plan on using my iPhone 14 Pro as a webcam with my M2 Mac Mini, but I can't seem to find a MagSafe clip for a 32" monitor. I know I can get a retractable stand, but I prefer the sleekness of a clip that can stay in place without cluttering my desk. Any tips for this setup would be much appreciated!

  • @AdamSabla
    @AdamSabla Жыл бұрын

    you just saved me $300, thanks!

  • @StonedNoob
    @StonedNoob Жыл бұрын

    can you use this with any other software? or is it compatible with just facetime?

  • @Jawadagha
    @Jawadagha Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Info I was missing the Apple id

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @MateusRodrigues-qi4lv
    @MateusRodrigues-qi4lv2 ай бұрын

    tnks

  • @camsakmai
    @camsakmai Жыл бұрын

    good sound

  • @Karch.Dah-Veed
    @Karch.Dah-Veed Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely nothing you suggested worked on my devices.

  • @SunPortal
    @SunPortal Жыл бұрын

    Let me know when they add a feature that lets you use your iPhone as a secondary angle camera!!! Now THAT would be cool. I don't like the mic on my iPhone X, so I wouldn't choose this feature. Only if I had an added external mic.... I do have one for my laptop, but not for my iPhone. Only so helpful for this lady. You may get a clearer image, but ..... I got excited for a bit thinking it was pairing up as a secondary angle. Waaa waaaa....

  • @AllTerrainAction
    @AllTerrainAction4 ай бұрын

    Can you tell me if I can use 2 iPhone cameras on Mac at the same time. Eg if I wanted to use 1 camera front of car and another on rear of the car off 2 iPhones will that work? Same account same wifi etc as usual.

  • @larrysimassr7492
    @larrysimassr7492 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks and I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro Max ;)

  • @fendipradana337
    @fendipradana337 Жыл бұрын

    Could your iPhone still be charged using Apple MagSafe Charger wireless with the MagSafe mount on?

  • @wallahstudios2792
    @wallahstudios27928 ай бұрын

    It would be nice if you showed us how to set up the iphone camera on the Mac

  • @bitkahuna

    @bitkahuna

    6 ай бұрын

    click the facetime green icon to see camera controls... not obvious but zoom is on the small image view itself

  • @kewlbeone5949
    @kewlbeone5949 Жыл бұрын

    I have the latest iphone update it doesn't have a continuity camera in the airplay hand off section

  • @RoxiieSays
    @RoxiieSays Жыл бұрын

    Nice video! My Mac Mini isn’t detecting my iPhone 12 Pro. iPhone is running on IOS 16 and Mac mini is on Ventura 13. Any suggestions?

  • @evantanggo

    @evantanggo

    Жыл бұрын

    Samee

  • @AnGeL10G

    @AnGeL10G

    Жыл бұрын

    try connecting your iphone to your mac mini with a cable, it should instantly work. At least that worked for me

  • @RoxiieSays

    @RoxiieSays

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AnGeL10G thanks! That’s what I ended up doing. It definitely worked.

  • @CyrusC1234
    @CyrusC1234 Жыл бұрын

    Can cnet talk about some of the iphone 14 pro camera issue? Someone I know upgraded to iOS 16.1 but their when doing video call with Whatsapp still have focusing issue. Maybe we should bring this issue up, and investigate how widespread it is, so Apple can pay attention and fix it.

  • @TammyTalks
    @TammyTalks Жыл бұрын

    Will this work with my ipad?

  • @robbyatwood
    @robbyatwood8 ай бұрын

    Looking to use the continuity camera for a video podcast. Can I use an external mic when using the continuity camera?

  • @felipeshapo

    @felipeshapo

    Ай бұрын

    How do you record your videos?

  • @JohnnyLREACTS
    @JohnnyLREACTS4 ай бұрын

    Can anyone answer, should you put on airplane mode when you do this? Will it still work? I just don't want texts/calls during important meeting disrupting..

  • @jonathanleekk
    @jonathanleekk Жыл бұрын

    Does this work on MacBook 2017? I somehow do not have the selection of cameras.

  • @tinnguyenmd
    @tinnguyenmd6 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the great video. I wish Apple would just put a better webcam inside of the MacBook instead writing software to connect an an iPhone which is external and expensive.

  • @garypick
    @garypick Жыл бұрын

    Is that with any iPhone as long as it has the upgraded OS? Or, what versions of iPhone hardware would be needed. The follow feature is interesting. I haven't tried it yet but I'm guessing there are some hardware limitations on older models.

  • @dnghn.design

    @dnghn.design

    9 ай бұрын

    Using Continuity Camera requires an iPhone XR or iPhone 11 or newer with iOS 16 or later and a computer running macOS Ventura (version 13) or later. Both devices must be signed into the same Apple ID and also have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.

  • @user-sw4dd6wn6n
    @user-sw4dd6wn6n Жыл бұрын

    When I go into "Airplay & Handoff" I don't have the continuity camera option. Any Ideas why this could be and what else I could do?

  • @greef_karga6402
    @greef_karga6402 Жыл бұрын

    I thought I was on Justin’s channel until the cnet logo showed up

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    🤓

  • @Gibbsalot
    @Gibbsalot Жыл бұрын

    iPhone 14 pro, apple leather case required to be removed? The camera bump guard looks like it wouldn't allow the mount to sit flush.

  • @johnathanbeats
    @johnathanbeats Жыл бұрын

    My 12 and m1 mini is up to date. It worked one time then closed and tried again and its not working. All settings are correct.

  • @lukedebenham208
    @lukedebenham2089 ай бұрын

    sweet sweet video, im amazed

  • @luavasconcelos1637
    @luavasconcelos1637 Жыл бұрын

    can you do cinematic?

  • @tobydivine8502
    @tobydivine8502 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video Justin! This is going to be soooo helpful when trying to show my parents how to use their iPhone, or new Apple Watch! I can't tell you how many times I have to tell my parents "flip the camera and show me what you're looking at". there response "how do I flip the camera". ugh !! 🤦‍♂

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course :)

  • @amitkamblepersonal
    @amitkamblepersonal8 ай бұрын

    great video.. thanks.. one query.. i am connecting my iphone 12 pro max to my m1 and i dont see video effects on my m1 for my iphone.. so i am unable to use center stage or potrait and stuff.. any idea why?

  • @danielbarton6439

    @danielbarton6439

    3 ай бұрын

    did you find an answer? same question

  • @BeegBwoy_Radikol
    @BeegBwoy_Radikol6 ай бұрын

    the video effect option didn't show up on my control center! How do i resolve the issue?

  • @PaulieV65
    @PaulieV6527 күн бұрын

    How do you get the video effects in control center? I am not seeing that when I click on control center.

  • @Ramoncito788
    @Ramoncito7884 ай бұрын

    You cant Scratch your screen when you attach the iphone to the screen with the mount?

  • @luffegun
    @luffegun Жыл бұрын

    Awesome feature but turns out you cant Zoom with it connected this way. a huge shame seeing as the next closest free alternative is IRIUN which is extremely Laggy and temperamental. this is a solid solution if you only need a fixed angle. but if your putting your phone on a stand and using it overhead in the traditional manner you'd better be happy with the normal wide angle. unless someone can show me another way.

  • @HotFlashMamaPodcast
    @HotFlashMamaPodcast8 ай бұрын

    Am I able to use an iphone 11? What about Big Sur 11.7.10? Thank you!

  • @aykutdinc5948
    @aykutdinc594810 ай бұрын

    Hello, I would like to ask you about a use of this feature that I cannot find anywhere. For example, I wonder how high quality it would be to broadcast live with an iPhone camera by focusing the rear camera on the classroom board from a distance of three or four meters, rather than using a short-range webcam while sitting at a desk. I currently have the SONY A6500 model, which broadcasts in 4K resolution, but I wonder whether it will provide the same image and processing performance compared to the newly released iPhone 15 Pro Max. I would be very happy if you share your opinions. Thanks in advance.

  • @SIMAmartialarts
    @SIMAmartialarts Жыл бұрын

    Man this is frustrating. I've gone through all of the steps and still cannot get my mac to recognize my iPhone. Do you have to restart the mac or phone?

  • @oliodonohoe6546
    @oliodonohoe6546 Жыл бұрын

    I have a Macbook Air 2020. Zoom will not let me enable the HD camera. The box is there, but I can't tick it. Any ideas? thanks

  • @kkplayz1529
    @kkplayz1529Ай бұрын

    I have a iPhone 8 Plus and a MacBook Air running on macOS Monterey Any way to use this feature?

  • @FujiXH1
    @FujiXH1 Жыл бұрын

    What happen to the iPhone Camera Sensor when I use it much Hours without stop ?

  • @faizrob
    @faizrob Жыл бұрын

    is this work if pairing with an ipad

  • @daxtonjonesmusic
    @daxtonjonesmusic Жыл бұрын

    Is there any possible way to make it vertical?

  • @truejim
    @truejim Жыл бұрын

    I had everything set up correctly, yet it still didn’t work. For me, signing out and in to my Apple account on both devices fixed the problem.

  • @TheDanielduong
    @TheDanielduong5 ай бұрын

    Can you use it with the iPad?

  • @jasonconcepcion8646
    @jasonconcepcion8646 Жыл бұрын

    Continuity Camera, don't come up all the time for me, unless, I put in my iPhone to a port on my iMac. Am I doing anything wrong?

  • @zacholsen5420
    @zacholsen5420 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know if this works for facebook or bongo video chats? I see the microphone as a connection option, but not the camera. Mine works fine for Facetime and Discord chats, just wondering if this is a security permissions issue or just incompatibility at this time thanks!

  • @boxmusicxyz
    @boxmusicxyz5 ай бұрын

    Does this mount work with iPhone 11

  • @XNA13
    @XNA1314 күн бұрын

    This feature works on MacBook Air m1?

  • @bitkahuna
    @bitkahuna6 ай бұрын

    maybe a sonoma change, but 'video effects' are now accessed by clicking the facetime green icon and not the control center... also not obvious - zoom control is on the small image view itself. not your finest ux, apple.

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider Жыл бұрын

    I have the Belkin mount and it sucks. Check out my review on it.

  • @pmezmedia1027
    @pmezmedia1027 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to not have the portrait camera be so zoomed in when using Continuity?

  • @dekillhead

    @dekillhead

    4 ай бұрын

    Same question. When I used it on the OBS, the camera only capture landscape angle. Tried to rotate iPhone but still no work.

  • @CaptainCaveman782
    @CaptainCaveman7826 ай бұрын

    Any idea how to connect iPad Pro to iPhone?

  • @gchannelbeyblade
    @gchannelbeyblade Жыл бұрын

    Can I use this new feature with Quicktime Player?

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    YES! This is so cool because you can film yourself. SOOOO good. I should have mentioned this!!

  • @cozmicraccoon9014
    @cozmicraccoon90143 ай бұрын

    When i set my iphone on the monitor holder and turn on all the features in settings it wont work.

  • @alexramamx
    @alexramamx Жыл бұрын

    My MacBook Pro only detects my Iphone when it is plugged into the laptop with the USA cable. I have followed all the steps and nothing works. It sucks!

  • @abhivora2002
    @abhivora2002 Жыл бұрын

    Is there something similar for Android-PC combo?

  • @KimberlyLetsGo
    @KimberlyLetsGo Жыл бұрын

    The warped desktop view will have to be improved before I’ll use it. It’s too distracting.

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea its very primitive, but could be useful for quick things like showing my mom how to do something on her Apple Watch lol

  • @KimberlyLetsGo

    @KimberlyLetsGo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Justin_tech Ah, that makes sense. It would be good in that instance.

  • @mirife6815
    @mirife6815 Жыл бұрын

    Ahh theres no option for using my iphone camera :( only the one of my imac. whyyy

  • @countryvinyl
    @countryvinyl2 ай бұрын

    i click on the control center but can't see where i click for video effects

  • @exeohe
    @exeohe Жыл бұрын

    mines wayyyy too zoomed in, how do i control my zoom settings?

  • @sammyjammy6647
    @sammyjammy6647 Жыл бұрын

    Sticking a weighted mount on a fragile laptop display is not a good idea long term. Still waiting for a reviewer to showcase a tripod solution

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    There are a ton of other options on Amazon.

  • @susannealexander

    @susannealexander

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Justin_tech can you give some examples please. I’m an older person & am not keen on mounting my new IPhone 14 Pro Max on my laptop display……makes me very nervous. I would greatly appreciate some suggestions. Cheers 😊

  • @mrlessy
    @mrlessy Жыл бұрын

    Just sharing that you can’t have a macbook case to use this Belkin accessory

  • @mhova04
    @mhova049 ай бұрын

    Can I use this on twitch?

  • @cornerkidsofficial
    @cornerkidsofficial2 ай бұрын

    Does this work on google meets too?

  • @AmyBarkerPhoto
    @AmyBarkerPhoto6 ай бұрын

    Ok but I don't have a camera to switch from. How do I do that? I am using a Mac mini

  • @MichaelRygaard
    @MichaelRygaard Жыл бұрын

    camera not showing on Mac mini .... Ventura 13.2.1, iOS 16.5. and has never worked... tried restarting, switching on / off bt/wifi .. never shoed up on Mac mini

  • @joseirizarry-negron6837
    @joseirizarry-negron6837 Жыл бұрын

    It work for iPhone 11? im trying to do but dont work.

  • @financeandcarswithjono
    @financeandcarswithjono Жыл бұрын

    Can we use this feature to record video?

  • @Justin_tech

    @Justin_tech

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! The best app to use to film on a Mac with he iPhone is Quicktime. Open Quicktime and go to File > New Movie Recording

  • @pickjerry
    @pickjerry Жыл бұрын

    This guy is adorably cute.

  • @octavianusekoselpin6205
    @octavianusekoselpin6205 Жыл бұрын

    How to disable mirroring?

  • @mispevill3928
    @mispevill3928 Жыл бұрын

    Center stage is using the wide angle lens that’s why the quality is a little low.😊

  • @murataluclu
    @murataluclu7 ай бұрын

    can't find video effects in menu bar and don't know how to change between lenses

  • @g__e__o
    @g__e__o Жыл бұрын

    Justin is such a cutie 😊

  • @sammyjammy6647

    @sammyjammy6647

    Жыл бұрын

    Homosexuality

  • @QueenXjiemomoOfficial

    @QueenXjiemomoOfficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Tf

  • @NightSpeed9

    @NightSpeed9

    Жыл бұрын

    He opens his mouth really wide while speaking. Bugs are gonna fly in there. 😲

  • @jaysgood10

    @jaysgood10

    Жыл бұрын

    You could drive a car into that mouth.

  • @thepunisher8649

    @thepunisher8649

    Жыл бұрын

    If you're a dude you're definitely sus 🤨

  • @MaxDuckey
    @MaxDuckey9 ай бұрын

    i don't have the video effects pannel, can anyone help me?

  • @SrajalSingh
    @SrajalSingh Жыл бұрын

    i have account with different icloud so i cant use (its my mom"s phone) ???

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