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How to Use Your iPhone as a Webcam on Mac (Continuity Camera Setup)
The latest MacOS Ventura update lets you use an iPhone as a web camera on a Mac! Check out the Belkin iPhone Mount here 👉 : *CNET may get a commission from this offer. Using Continuity Camera, here’s how to set it up and use video effects like Center Stage, Desk View and Portrait mode.…
greensguy1
October 27, 2022 at 9:38 pm
Lmbfao
JOEYG DAT1DUDE
October 27, 2022 at 9:38 pm
First LIKE !
zlerner716
October 27, 2022 at 9:38 pm
Two
zlerner716
October 27, 2022 at 9:39 pm
First
MELVIN LUNER
October 27, 2022 at 9:39 pm
I remember an app that made me do this on my Android years back now apple as dubbed that and the whole internet sees it like a new thing 😂💔
Ice8erg
October 27, 2022 at 9:59 pm
😂😂 it’s been around on Apple also ,QuickTime has had this feature I guess they’re pushing it to the front now
Nihal Rahman
October 27, 2022 at 10:11 pm
U said it urself. It was on android. No one rates android.
Josh Warren
October 27, 2022 at 10:39 pm
Literally 95 percent of phone features
RyDawg
October 27, 2022 at 10:48 pm
And how well did it perform? Likely was stuttery and highly compressed, tried continuity camera in Ventura and the video is sharp and buttery smooth like it’s 60fps.
OW
October 27, 2022 at 11:10 pm
I always find it funny when people say “it’s been on Android”, well I hope so, manufacturers releases thousands of different Android phone models each year versus 4 from Apple, someone’s bound to put something on their phone that Android can claim is first. It’s not really a flex when it’s hastily done and doesn’t work too well or has issues.
Nello’s Nook
October 27, 2022 at 9:39 pm
1. As basic YouTube channel content provider, I’m looking to upgrade my production values.
2. Thank you for this excellent information! 👍
Chris Margolis
October 27, 2022 at 9:40 pm
Why do put it off to the side???? Shouldn’t the camera lenses be in the center ?
RyDawg
October 27, 2022 at 10:50 pm
Think he’s centring it with the mount by mistake when he should be centring it with the camera.
Jonathan Wu
October 27, 2022 at 9:50 pm
Can we use this feature to record video?
Clifton Parchment
October 27, 2022 at 9:57 pm
Thanks 😁
Hi-Fi Insider
October 27, 2022 at 10:11 pm
I have the Belkin mount and it sucks. Check out my review on it.
g e o
October 27, 2022 at 10:21 pm
Justin is such a cutie 😊
Worldshaking!!!
October 27, 2022 at 10:23 pm
Cutie!
XJLCA
October 27, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Justin Tech? Is that a real name?
venom5809
October 27, 2022 at 11:16 pm
Dude literally shows his real name multiple times in this video. 🤦♂
XJLCA
October 28, 2022 at 1:20 am
@venom5809 You think only you saw that?
John Miller
October 27, 2022 at 10:38 pm
Thank you!
Cam Sakmai
October 27, 2022 at 11:04 pm
good sound
Sukumaar Mane
October 27, 2022 at 11:11 pm
If you cant use the same feature in other apps then this guy is completely stupid and misleading. Because he has been constantly avoiding talking about it.
Mitchell McBrayer
October 27, 2022 at 11:42 pm
But… you can…
venom5809
October 27, 2022 at 11:15 pm
Just tried it out and wow, so much better.
technology and teck and Fun things
October 27, 2022 at 11:21 pm
Ya wow that’s great butt Asus has had the feature for the longest time they have that and it works across all their devices switch to Windows better options.
Tom Cruz
October 27, 2022 at 11:27 pm
just in case you want to show them…unboxing. These tech content creators are such douchebags
Jace L
October 28, 2022 at 12:07 am
he didn’t put the 3d print in the description
CNET
October 28, 2022 at 12:28 am
Here ya go:
Jace L
October 28, 2022 at 1:08 am
@CNET wow thanks!
Donnell Kane
October 28, 2022 at 4:47 am
Do you have to have those mounts to use it
Justin_tech
October 28, 2022 at 2:17 pm
Nope you can use anything you’d like!
Donnell Kane
October 28, 2022 at 8:30 pm
@Justin_tech thank you
Ragdoll Libby
October 28, 2022 at 5:04 am
The warped desktop view will have to be improved before I’ll use it. It’s too distracting.
Justin_tech
October 28, 2022 at 2:13 pm
Yea its very primitive, but could be useful for quick things like showing my mom how to do something on her Apple Watch lol
Ragdoll Libby
October 28, 2022 at 10:37 pm
@Justin_tech Ah, that makes sense. It would be good in that instance.
Michal Dziag
October 28, 2022 at 5:34 am
After watching the video of how Apple Watch saved your life, I came to the conclusion that sleeping alone is literally life-threatening for you. In order to avoid this situation from happening again, I hereby would like to volunteer myself to sleep with you, starting tonight. What’s the address?
Muhtasim Munir
October 28, 2022 at 5:45 am
Even as an Android fan, I gotta admit this is pretty cool
Tristan
October 28, 2022 at 8:12 am
Try droidcam on Android 🙂
RIP
October 28, 2022 at 6:23 am
=)))) so way behind apple :)))
Sammy Jammy
October 28, 2022 at 6:31 am
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
October 28, 2022 at 2:12 pm
There are a ton of other options on Amazon.
Susanne Alexander
October 28, 2022 at 6:34 pm
@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 😊
Sammy Jammy
October 28, 2022 at 6:36 am
Desktop view is useless. If you’re showcasing anything just raise up to the camera and stop trying to make something that’s not a good solution to work
Dark Commando
October 28, 2022 at 6:56 am
I have been using my Android phone as a web cam for 10 years
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inverse_of_zero
October 28, 2022 at 7:17 am
anything similar for android tho?? 🤔
averagehummus
October 28, 2022 at 9:08 am
Why not make MacBook webcam better? Integrate the same iPhone cameras into MacBooks.
Caeden Goering
October 28, 2022 at 11:19 am
Completely agree. Everyone is like “it’s the best camera – so let’s just use it instead”. I get this as a feature for Macs that already have bad cameras – but this is a sign that you need to upgrade those cameras.
Justin_tech
October 28, 2022 at 2:14 pm
The screen is so thin. I don’t think it can get better than an iPhone…but I could be wrong.
Caeden Goering
October 28, 2022 at 2:59 pm
@Justin_tech you’re probably right. I think the full cameras on the back of the phone are not able to be put into a display that size (hence the camera bumps). But I do feel that they could minimally make the selfie can much better. I know that my iPhone 8 was super thin and still had a better selfie can than my 2021 MacBook Pro does. That was a 2018 phone I believe? Heck – even the 7 and 6s were thin with nice selfie cameras (and ones that were much better than Macs then – and arguably better than the Macs now). I think continuity camera will still outshine the selfie cam given how awesome those cameras are. I’m just frustrated that a $25 webcam off of Amazon looks better than my built in webcam. It’s pretty frustrating on a Mac that is otherwise top-of-the-line. Minimally – the MacBook selfie camera should look as good as the iPhone’s.
Donnie Ledesma
October 28, 2022 at 11:07 am
Tried it but seriously, if only Apple would put a a better camera on their Macbooks we wouldn”t need these gimmicks.
Greef_karga
October 28, 2022 at 11:10 am
I thought I was on Justin’s channel until the cnet logo showed up
Justin_tech
October 28, 2022 at 2:18 pm
🤓
Mohamed Abdullahi
October 28, 2022 at 1:29 pm
I updated my M1 mac pro to Ventura and I use iPhone x Max but somehow I can’t connect both them and use the continuity camera. I tried every trick and it only works when I turn off and on either device and then connect but say if I want to use again after I disconnect I can’t. What could be the problem?
Justin_tech
October 28, 2022 at 2:12 pm
I had this issue too, here’s the fix. After you connect the iPhone and then want to use the phone again be sure to tap “Pause” and not “Disconnect” on the phone. This will allow you to go back after. Currently, have no idea how to get it connected again without a restart haha, so don’t disconnect.
Mohamed Abdullahi
October 28, 2022 at 2:15 pm
@Justin_tech Thank you, I will try this.
Mohamed Abdullahi
October 28, 2022 at 2:23 pm
I tried and it seems this is not working too for me 🙁
Justin_tech
October 28, 2022 at 2:16 pm
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.
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Tora Tora
October 28, 2022 at 2:17 pm
Too complicated 🤔
atthelord
October 28, 2022 at 2:39 pm
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.
SakiBubble
October 28, 2022 at 3:58 pm
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.
Mirko
October 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm
a very good video , thanks for this 😃👌🏼
Mike Blissett
October 28, 2022 at 4:25 pm
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.
Gustavs Goldbergs
October 28, 2022 at 5:08 pm
Itts 30.00
Kewl Beone
October 28, 2022 at 5:16 pm
I have the latest iphone update it doesn’t have a continuity camera in the airplay hand off section
Defence Bangladesh
October 28, 2022 at 7:40 pm
Meh
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Rom Concepcion
October 28, 2022 at 9:14 pm
You’re using the desk view incorrectly. What you wanted to show should be flat. Don’t try to point the object parallel to the camera
Toby Divine
October 28, 2022 at 9:23 pm
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 !! 🤦♂
J J
October 29, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Thanks for the Info I was missing the Apple id
MaiKai Makena
October 29, 2022 at 2:47 pm
Awesome video 😊
PED Garage
October 29, 2022 at 3:34 pm
Tell me you have a bad camera on the Mac without telling me you have a bad camera on a Mac 🤣
Good luck Apple users to use you phone while on a video call 🤦🏻♂️
Nanya Biznus
October 29, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Don’t you still need very high-speed Internet?
salv9
October 29, 2022 at 10:51 pm
Mine doesn’t even connect in the first place… wasting time here. iPhone 13 Pro and 2020 MacBook Pro, same wifi, bluetooth on, iCloud logged in… nothing. Barely any info on this. Restarted both. Just me?
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GenreOnline
October 30, 2022 at 8:41 am
Can this be used with an iMac or only the laptops? Also, does only work with iPhone 14 or can it be used with the camera on the iPhone SE?
David Grimaldos
October 30, 2022 at 12:19 pm
Desk View needs “Keystone Trapezoid Correction” like projectors