Do you want to easily view your iPhone camera on your MacBook? Whether you need to take better selfies or capture a moment from a different angle, there are ways to connect your iPhone camera to your MacBook for a seamless experience.
Using built-in features: With the latest macOS updates, you can now use your MacBook to view your iPhone camera in real-time. By simply connecting your iPhone to your MacBook with a USB cable, you can access the camera app on your iPhone and view the live feed on your MacBook screen.
Third-party apps: If you’re looking for more advanced features and functionality, there are third-party apps available that allow you to view and control your iPhone camera from your MacBook. These apps offer additional tools such as remote shutter control, filters, and editing options to enhance your photography experience.
Step-by-step guide to view iPhone camera on MacBook
Viewing your iPhone camera on your MacBook can be a convenient way to monitor or capture images/videos. Follow these steps to easily view your iPhone camera on your MacBook:
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your MacBook
Using a lightning cable, connect your iPhone to your MacBook.
Step 2: Open QuickTime Player on your MacBook
Launch QuickTime Player on your MacBook by searching for it in Spotlight or locating it in your Applications folder.
Note: Ensure that your iPhone is unlocked and trust the connection with your MacBook if prompted.
Step 3: Start the camera feed on QuickTime Player
In QuickTime Player, go to File > New Movie Recording. A new window will open with the camera feed from your iPhone appearing on the screen.
Note: You can adjust the camera settings and capture images or record videos directly from QuickTime Player.
Step 1: Download and install QuickTime player
QuickTime player is a multimedia player that allows you to play videos and view images on your Macbook. To view the iPhone camera on your Macbook, you will need to download and install QuickTime player.
To download QuickTime player:
- Go to the official Apple website.
- Search for QuickTime player in the search bar.
- Click on the download button to start the download process.
Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install QuickTime player on your Macbook.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your MacBook using a USB cable
Once you have launched QuickTime Player on your MacBook, connect your iPhone to your MacBook using a USB cable. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into both devices.
If it’s your first time connecting your iPhone to your MacBook, you may need to tap “Trust” on your iPhone to establish a connection between the two devices.
After the connection is established, your iPhone’s camera feed should appear on your MacBook screen within QuickTime Player.
Step 3: Open QuickTime player on your MacBook
After connecting your iPhone to your MacBook, launch the QuickTime Player application on your MacBook. You can find QuickTime Player in the Applications folder or by using the Spotlight search feature.
Step 4: Click on “File” and select “New Movie Recording”
Once your iPhone is connected to your MacBook, open QuickTime Player on your MacBook. In the top menu bar, click on “File” and then select “New Movie Recording” from the dropdown menu.
Step 5: Choose your iPhone as the camera source
After connecting your iPhone to your MacBook, open the camera app on your iPhone. Then, on your MacBook, launch the application you installed in Step 3 that allows you to view your iPhone camera on your MacBook.
Once the application is open, you should see an option to select the camera source. Choose your iPhone from the list of available devices. This will establish the connection between your iPhone camera and your MacBook, allowing you to view the live feed from your iPhone camera on your MacBook screen.
Step 6: Adjust settings and start viewing your iPhone camera on MacBook
Once the connection is established, you can adjust the settings to customize your viewing experience. You can change the resolution, frame rate, and other camera settings to suit your needs.
After adjusting the settings, you can start viewing your iPhone camera on your MacBook. You can use the MacBook screen to monitor the camera feed and capture photos or videos directly from your iPhone.
