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# FIXED: iPhone Not Detected: Troubleshooting Continuity Camera Issues
- URL: https://cotovan.com/post/fix-iphone-not-detected-continuity-camera/
- Published: 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-17T14:02:51.000Z
- Description: iPhone not detected when trying to use Continuity Camera on Mac: this is a common problem that many users encounter.
- Author: Cristi Cotovan
- Tags: Riverside.FM Articles

**iPhone not detected when trying to use Continuity Camera on Mac: this is a common problem that many users encounter. I’ve experienced this myself and found a reliable workaround that often resolves the issue.**

## Initial Troubleshooting Steps

First things first, let’s run through some basic troubleshooting steps. When your iPhone isn’t detected:

## Unlocking the iPhone

Sometimes, simply unlocking your iPhone can help. Here’s what to do:

This step might seem trivial, but it can often help in re-establishing the connection.

![Unlocking iPhone to fix detection issue](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/09/image_2_fix-iphone-not-detected-continuity-camera_4.webp)

## Using Photo Booth to Detect iPhone

If the previous steps didn’t work, let’s try using the **Photo Booth** app, which is known for better detecting the iPhone camera:

By doing this, your iPhone is essentially “woken up” and recognized by the system. Don't ask me why! :D

![Using Photo Booth to detect iPhone](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/videotoblog-35c6e.appspot.com/o/users%2FTWUpT5QJ8DNUvCX1GiQWOVEmaQG3%2FTi2av1PlkKXjls9cVKyF%2Fcdc965a9-6e87-4630-8a8b-cc4c186df1a3?alt=media&token=161f0450-8759-4442-a882-086fefc623f6)

## Confirming iPhone Connection in Riverside

Once your iPhone shows up in Photo Booth, you can return to Riverside:

Make sure to confirm your devices before hitting record, as changes can’t be made during a recording session.

![Confirming iPhone connection in Riverside](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/videotoblog-35c6e.appspot.com/o/users%2FTWUpT5QJ8DNUvCX1GiQWOVEmaQG3%2FTi2av1PlkKXjls9cVKyF%2F7b136ede-ce27-4a97-8beb-774ce635e028?alt=media&token=5f8662c2-d65c-4022-a433-c41333fd131a)

## Final Tips and Conclusion

I hope these steps help you resolve the iPhone not detected issue and get your Continuity Camera working smoothly.

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