Use your iPhone as a webcam for MacBook: Devices supported and how it works
Last Updated: 2026-05-26 13:22:02
While some of the latest MacBooks boast improved webcams nowadays, they are still nowhere close to the quality of a modern iPhone’s camera. However, thanks to the company’s Continuity features, your iPhone can serve as your Mac’s webcam. The feature uses the rear camera system on the iPhone, and the device then acts as a web camera for video calls.
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Use your iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Continuity Camera- Requires iPhone XR or newer, iOS 16, macOS Ventura, same Apple ID
- Works with FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet, and more apps
This new feature is great for content creators, too, who can take advantage of features like portrait mode, a studio light that illuminates your face, and a Desk View that uses the ultra-wide lens to capture footage with your hands, especially useful for tutorial purposes. Here we now show you how to use your iPhone's high-quality camera as a webcam for video calls.
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What you will need
To make this happen, you need the following:
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- iPhone XR or newer iPhone running iOS 16 or later
- Mac running macOS Ventura or later
- MagSafe-compatible front camera mount or any secure mount or tripod, to be placed above the screen, that successfully keeps the iPhone stable in place of the front camera.
Also, make sure that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Moreover, both devices should be signed into the same Apple ID. Continuity Camera works wirelessly by default, though you can connect your iPhone to your Mac via USB cable as well, to ensure a more stable connection.
How to use your iPhone as a webcam
Before starting you have to make sure the Continuity Camera option is enabled on your iPhone. If you have any doubts, you can head to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff > Turn On Continuity Camera.
Also, ensure that both your iPhone and Mac are nearby and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Once Continuity Camera is active, your Mac should automatically identify the iPhone as the webcam source with any compatible video calling app, such as FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and others.
The iPhone will automatically activate its rear camera, and a live video feed will be visible on your Mac. Moreover, third party apps such as EpocCam can also be used to enable footage from the front camera as a webcam on the Mac.