Use Desk View on Mac
When using your iPhone as a webcam, you can use Desk View with FaceTime and other apps to show your face and an overhead view of your desk at the same time, with no complicated set-up.
Note: Desk View is only available with iPhone 11 or later, excluding iPhone SE.
Use Desk View with FaceTime
Go to the FaceTime app
on your Mac.Attach your iPhone to your Mac with a stand accessory, then use your iPhone as a webcam.
Start your video call, then click the Desk View button in the top-right corner of the video window.
Desk View opens, which mimics an overhead camera and shows a top-down view of your desk.
Use the Desk View set-up window to align your desk with the camera. To zoom in or out, drag the on-screen control at the bottom of the window. When you’re ready to share your desk view on the video call, click Share Desk View.
To turn off Desk View, click
in the top left of the Desk View window, then choose Close Window (or choose Desk View > Quit Desk View in the menu bar).
Use Desk View with other apps
Go to an app that captures video on your Mac.
Attach your iPhone to your Mac with a stand accessory, then use your iPhone as a webcam.
Click
in the menu bar, then click Desk View.Desk View opens, which mimics an overhead camera and shows a top-down view of your desk.
Tip: You can also open Desk View by searching for it in Spotlight.
Use the Desk View set-up window to align your desk with the camera. To zoom in or out, drag the on-screen control at the bottom of the window. When you’re ready, click Start Desk View.
To share what’s on your desk in a third-party app, use the app’s screen sharing feature to select the Desk View window for sharing. To find out how, see the developer’s instructions or explore the app’s menus and settings.
To turn off Desk View, close the Desk View window or choose Desk View > Quit Desk View in the menu bar.