At the presentation of WWDC 2022, Cook and the company presented the next updates for current Apple systems. Further, several new options expand the already interesting and rich ecosystem of Apple gadgets.
Most attention is paid to the possibilities of using a smartphone as a webcam for Mac computers.
This is not the first use of a smartphone camera in conjunction with an apple computer. Back in macOS Mojave and iOS 12, a set of options appeared called Continuity Camerawhich takes a picture through the iPhone’s camera and immediately pastes it into the application on the Mac.
This year, the Continuity Camera option has received new features, namely, the use of a smartphone as a webcam. Now let’s figure out what is needed for and what features of the work of this case.
What comes naturally to using an iPhone as a Mac webcam
▶ iphone running iOS 16 and later. There is no expected update required for installation for iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
The new mode appears only on devices with iPhone XS and iPhone XR.
To the point: Which iPhone and iPad models will receive all iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 updates
▶ Poppy running macOS Ventura. Fortunately, the chip is met by all computers that include a system update.
You will need one of the following devices:
▪️ iMac 2017 and newer
▪️ macbook 2017 and newer
▪️ Macbook Air 2018 and newer
▪️ Macbook Pro 2017 and newer
▪️ Mac Pro 2019 years and newer
▪️ Mac mini 2018 and newer
▪️ Studio Mac
▶ Both devices must be capable of one Apple ID account with two-factor authentication enabled.
Using a smartphone with someone else’s computer or vice versa will not work. Paragades will not be connected on the accounts of different series.
▶ Data transfer is via Wi-Fi, both devices must be connected to the same wireless network. Wired connection is not provided. However, it should be remembered that this ability becomes a mostly stationary Mac without a built-in camera, becomes non-critical.
▶ Dedicated smartphone mount on the computer screen. It can be an original accessory from Apple, which will be available for sale later, an external gadget, or homemade fasteners.
The option is not mandatory, but greatly increases the work and allows you to activate additional chips, which are discussed below.
How to set your iPhone to work as a webcam
The execution option is in the best traditions of Apple chips and does not require a long setup. You just need to make sure that the following options are enabled:
one. On iPhone Compatibility feature for webcam along the way Settings – General – AirPlay and Handoff.
2. On a Mac, you need to activate the toggle switch Allow Handoff along the way System Preferences – General – AirDrop and Handoff.
3. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are not detected on gadgets.
four. On a Mac, any app that uses the camera launches. In the options, select the appropriate camera to capture the image. In the standard FaceTime application, camera selection is available directly from the call control menu.
The iPhone must be close to the computer, the screen of the smartphone must be locked.
What features does this mode have?
Mac Connectivity iphone.
◈ iPhone XS/XR display the image as a webcam and portrait mode with flashlight blur. By the way, on smartphones without a telephoto lens, the effect will look worse.
◈ iPhone 11/11 Pro include highly sensitive In the spotlight, which crops the frame to track the user’s shift, and a chip with a desktop view. Especially for the latest version of smartphone mount on the monitor.
◈ iPhone 12/12 Pro and a new version of the regular face illumination mode.
So only the last two generations of smartphones get all the features of the presented mode of operation.
This is how the new feature works, which has become available to all owners of current Apple technology.
Source: Iphones RU
