Continuity Camera on a Mac mini

It looks like the Mac needs a "separate" camera before you can select the iPhone's camera. If you don't have a camera connected to the Mac, you will not even see the iPhone camera as an option.

I have previously upgraded a MBP 13" to Ventura and the continuity camera worked flawlessly there. When I upgraded my Mac mini 2018 to Ventura, I could not see the option to use my iPhone's camera. It was until I connected a separate webcam which I use on my Windows computer to the Mac mini, that's when I was able to switch to the iPhone camera.

Probably need to add that tidbit in the Additional Requirements for the Mac minis.

Mac mini (2018)

Posted on May 16, 2023 01:31 PM

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Oct 8, 2023 10:04 PM in response to Julius T.

I was able to use Continuity Camera on my Mac Mini running OS Sonoma. The apps that support it allow you to select the camera, and the "iPhone camera" should show up. If not, try a wired connection, i.e., connect the iPhone to the Mac Mini with a lighting cable. I use an iPhone XR.

Oct 8, 2023 11:01 PM in response to Bannistre

Correction: I agree with Julius T. I had trouble initiating Continuity Camera until I connected with the app, Camo, first. Then the Mac Mini suddenly recognized the iPhone camera.

So, with the Mac Mini, another camera does seem to be needed first. Of course, if I am running Camo already, why would I need Continuity Camera ... ?

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Continuity Camera on a Mac mini