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Restart your Mac and your iPhone: that fixes most cases of an iPhone not showing up as a camera in Tella. Tella connects to your iPhone through Apple’s built-in Continuity Camera, so if macOS loses the connection, Tella can’t see the phone either.

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Restart your Mac and iPhone

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.

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iPhone still not showing up after a restart?

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.

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Reset Continuity Camera

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.
Last modified on September 28, 2026