Continuity camera odd behaviour

Hey bytorsnowdog,

We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps and requirements for using iPhone as a webcam: Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support

"If Continuity Camera isn't working as expected

1. Make sure that your iPhone and Mac meet the system requirements.
2. Make sure that your iPhone is properly mounted.
3. Install the latest macOS updates, iOS updates, and updates for your video app.
4. If you haven't unlocked your iPhone since it last restarted, unlock it, then lock it again.
5. Plug your iPhone into your Mac.
6. Restart your iPhone or Mac.

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Thanks!

Hi, I have exactly the same problem as described by you. The proposed steps above didn't help at all. I have an iPhone 13 Pro and a new Mac Mini M2 Pro. Both updated to the latest OS', on the same network, WiFi & Bluetooth on.

Continuity Camera works with the same iPhone and my Macbook Pro 14 M2 wirelessly with no issues. With the Mac Mini it's exactly how you've described it. Works only via cable and just a few moments after disconnecting the cable. Without it it says "No camera available"

Same issue. Just setup a new Mac mini M2 and the camera on the iPhone 13 Max only works plugged in. This feature works without issue on my MacBook Pro M1.

Please refer to this thread for the solution!

I have exactly the same problem (Mac mini 2020 with M1, 16 Gb).

Any solution?