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Iphone continuity camera not working in new MS teams

Anonymous
2024-02-28T10:57:21+00:00

Hi, I am using my Iphone continuity camera on mac as I am using my mac in clamshell mode and work on monitors. Since the jump from ms teams classic to the new version, the iphone continuity camera is not working anymore, I am getting 1 image every 30 seconds of my camera. I managed to reinstall MS teams classic and it worked flawlessly until it prompted me to switch to the new version. I keep uninstalling the new version but as soon as i leave MS teams in IDLE it reinstalls the new version and does not let me use the MS Teams Classic.

Please kindly look into this issue OR allow mac users to use MS Teams Classic until fixed.

Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-22T02:44:12+00:00

    I'm having the same issue too. When in Teams meetings and using my iPhone as the video and audio source, it will disconnect for 10-20 seconds. I'll have no audio or video, but sometimes just the camera will disconnect, other times just the mic.

    I'm using:

    • iPhone 15 pro
    • Macbook pro 16 inch (2019) i9
    • Teams version: 24102.2214.2869.7475 (latest as of 22/05/24)
    • macOS Sonoma 14.5

    To troubleshoot, I've:

    • Ensured iOS & macOS are both up to date
    • Reset Teams
    • Reinstalled Teams

    Still, the issue persists, on almost every Teams meeting I have. This only started in May this year.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-21T20:50:23+00:00

    I tried all the advice above. None of that has worked.

    It would seem that the new teams has some sort of problem.

    My specs and details of the problem:

    Intel MacBook Pro 16"

    Not operating in clamshell mode.

    Teams works perfectly with the built-in camera.

    Does not work with iPhone as webcam (continuity camera).

    Continuity camera works perfectly with all other apps: FaceTime, Zoom, classic teams, and even when used by joining a teams meeting via web browser.

    Only problem is with new teams.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-05-17T15:04:48+00:00

    I have exactly the same issue and have had for a couple of months now. As per the above posts, the problem seems to relate only the 'New' Teams on Mac OS, as of today 17 May 2024, it is still an issue.

    It's worth adding that in my case, I am also using the iPhone microphone as the audio source and this continues to work, when the video feed freezes (for 30 seconds or so) and then reconnects. However this happens repeatedly and frequently, so renders it effectively unusable on Teams.

    When continuity camera runs on Mac there is a green camera icon the toolbar and I have now noted that I can have more than one app in there at the same time. If I open FaceTime and select the camera and mic of the iPhone continuity camera, but without actually placing a FaceTime call, then select the same continuity camera in Teams, it appears (in limited testing) to be more stable. I have no idea why that would help, but so far, for me at least, it does appear to. Might be a work around for some, until a Teams update fixes the issue properly.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T00:46:16+00:00

    Adding my name to the list. The EXACT same behaviour is happening for me also.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-02-28T14:52:27+00:00

    Hello,

    My name is EngineTyme, an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you and I would be glad to help you.

    I apologize for the inconvenience you’re experiencing with the iPhone continuity camera in the new version of Microsoft Teams. Let’s troubleshoot this issue and explore potential solutions:

    1. Check Camera Permissions: On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy. Ensure that Microsoft Teams has permission to access your camera. If not, click the lock icon to make changes, enter your password, and enable camera access for Teams.
    2. Update Microsoft Teams: Make sure you’re using the latest version of Microsoft Teams. Go to Teams’ official website or use the App Store to check for updates.
    3. Reset Teams Settings: Quit Microsoft Teams completely (right-click on the icon in the Dock and choose Quit). Open Terminal (you can find it in Applications > Utilities). Type the following command and press Enter: defaults delete com.microsoft.teams Relaunch Teams and check if the continuity camera works.
    4. Check for macOS Updates: Ensure that your macOS is up to date. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.

    “Give back to the Community. Help the next person who has this issue by indicating if this reply solved your problem. Click Yes or No below. “

    Please let me know if you have any questions or concern.

    Best regards, EngineTyme.

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