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# iPhone not connecting to Tella

If your iPhone isn't showing up as a camera option in Tella, this is a common **macOS Continuity Camera** issue rather than a Tella issue. Tella uses Apple's built-in Continuity Camera to connect to your iPhone - so if macOS loses the connection, Tella can't see it either.

### Quick fix: Restart your devices

In most cases, a simple restart resolves the issue:

1. **Restart your Mac.**

2. **Restart your iPhone.**

3. Open Tella and check if your iPhone appears as a camera source.

This fixes the problem the majority of the time.

### Still not working?

If a restart doesn't help, check the following:

* **Connecting via Cable** - Plug your phone into your computer and try selecting it as a camera source

* **Same Apple ID** - Your Mac and iPhone must be signed into the same Apple ID.

* **Wi-Fi and Bluetooth** - Both must be enabled on both devices. They don't need to be on the same Wi-Fi network, but Wi-Fi and Bluetooth need to be on.

* **iPhone Continuity Camera** - On your iPhone, go to **Settings → General → AirPlay & Continuity** and make sure **Continuity Camera** is turned on.

* **Software versions** - Your Mac needs **macOS Ventura (13) or later**, and your iPhone needs **iOS 16 or later**.

* **Close other apps** - If another app (like Zoom or FaceTime) is using your iPhone as a camera, it won't be available in Tella. Quit those apps first.

### If nothing's working

Try resetting the Continuity Camera connection:

1. On your iPhone, go to **Settings → General → AirPlay & Continuity**.

2. Toggle **Continuity Camera** off, wait a few seconds, then toggle it back on.

3. Restart both devices again.

If you're still having trouble, reach out to us — we're happy to help.