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Use Your iPhone Camera in Google Meet on Mac
How to use an iPhone as a Google Meet camera on Mac, plus what to do when the source does not appear.
Short answer
The iPhone can be an excellent Google Meet camera on Mac, but you need a source that Meet can see and a repeatable pre-call check.
Key takeaways
- Continuity Camera is the built-in starting point.
- Browser and site permissions can block Google Meet even when the camera works elsewhere.
- A named virtual camera is easier to select repeatedly.
Use the built-in path first
Mount and lock the iPhone near the Mac. Open Google Meet, open settings, and choose the iPhone camera if it appears.
If it does not appear, test the iPhone camera in FaceTime. That tells you whether the issue is Apple's camera path or Meet itself.
Fix permissions
Google Meet runs in a browser. The browser needs macOS camera permission, and meet.google.com needs site-level permission.
If you use multiple browsers, test Safari and Chrome separately. One browser can work while another has stale or blocked permissions.
Use SplonkCam for repeatability
If you want the same source name every time, use SplonkCam as the camera source. Open SplonkCam, verify the preview, then select SplonkCam in Meet.
This is especially useful if you use the same iPhone camera setup for calls and later record demos or walkthroughs.
FAQ
Can Google Meet use Continuity Camera?
Yes, if the browser can access the camera and the iPhone appears as an available camera source.
Why does Meet not show my iPhone?
The likely causes are Continuity Camera discovery, browser camera permission, Meet site permission, or another app using the camera.