Mac Mini M4 webcam/Continuity Camera problems

[pja2536]

I have recently returned to the "Mac fold"; I purchased a Mac mini M4. I've just got around to fitting a webcam. Using my iPhone 15 Plus as a Continuity Camera seemed the most logical option. I do have an old webcam from my several years ago that worked on my last Mac mini Intel.

For the record, before I connected a webcam, I checked that:

* Both devices are on the same Wifi, with bluetooth enabled
* Both devices are signed into my iCloud account
* Both devices were signed out, then back into my iCloud account
* Both devices had their network settings reset
* Both devices restarted

Neither the old webcam nor the iPad 15 Plus could be recognised as a camera by the Mac. The iPhone was tried wirelessly AND with a USB-C cable. The webcam has a USB-A connector to which I added a USB-A to USB-C connector.

I used both FaceTime and Photo Booth for testing.

I have done hours of searching and had a really long Apple Support session; all with no solution.

Does anybody have any ideas on how this issue might be fixed.

Regards,
Peter

 

[chabig]

On your Mac mini, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth.

• Locate FaceTime (or Photo Booth) in the list and ensure it is toggled “On” to allow Bluetooth access. If already enabled, toggle it off, restart the Mac mini, then toggle it back on and restart again.

• Similarly, in Privacy & Security > Camera, confirm FaceTime and Photo Booth have access.

 

[pja2536]

Thanks for your very quick reply.

I've added FaceTime and Photo Booth into the Bluetooth access list. However; there does not seem to be anyway of adding them to "Camera". I updated to Tahoe 26.2 this morning. There are no "+" or "-" buttons.

 

[chabig]

I don’t have FaceTime set up. I found those instructions. My Mini also has no add button in the Privacy > camera settings. But it says that apps will appear there when they ask for camera permissions. Maybe you need to start a FaceTime call first.