You want to use your iPhone as a camera on your Mac as a webcam?
Since Mac OS Ventura, it has been possible to use the iPhone's camera and microphone on the Mac. The newer iPhone models in particular offer very high-resolution cameras with currently up to 48 megapixels.
Attention, the whole thing is only possible if your Mac supports at least OS Ventura and your iPhone supports I OS 16.
Requirements for using the iPhone as a camera and microphone:
To use your iPhone as a camera, make sure you have the latest version of Mac OS Ventura installed on your iMac, MacBook Pro, Air or Mac Mini.
In addition, your iPhone needs the latest version of at least iOS 16.
Sign in to both devices with the same Apple ID!
If your Mac and iPhone support the operating systems, it is relatively easy to use the iPhone as a camera.
To use your iPhone as a microphone on a Mac without a built-in camera, the iPhone must be in landscape mode and locked.
Procedure for using the iPhone as a webcam or camera:
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Open an app on your Mac that can access the camera or microphone, e.g. B. FaceTime or Photo Booth.
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In the menu bar or the app settings, select your iPhone as camera and or microphone.
The Integration app opens on your iPhone and begins recording audio or video from the main camera.
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Now the following options are available:
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Pause the video or audio: To do this, tap Pause on your iPhone or swipe up to unlock it.
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Resume the video or audio: To do this, tap Resume on your iPhone or press the Side button or Sleep button to lock iPhone.
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To stop using iPhone as a webcam or microphone, simply close the app on your Mac.
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If you want to remove your phone as a choice:
Tap “Disconnect” on your iPhone.
Now your iPhone will be removed from the camera and microphone lists in Apps and from the list of audio input devices in removed from the “Sound” settings. -
To reconnect iPhone, connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
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