how to use the camera of a mac from iOS simulator ?

I have a camera app.

I want to test it in the simulator
I can't succeed to do this.

I read it was simply not possible.

I cannot believe that Apple does not grant access to the camera of the Host Mac from its iOS simulator

How this could even be possible?
At the price we pay for such material....

does the simulator able to use an externally USB connected camera ?


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As you've found, a mac's camera is not available to the simulator - remember, the simulator is not an emulator.

That said, if you believe you have a use case that demonstrates a need for features you'd like to see going forward, feel free to file an enhancement request via the feedback/bug link below, being sure to add your report #(s) to your thread for ref., thanks and good luck.
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This would be convenient.

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SOLVED! . Since Apple doesn't enable iOS simulators to use the macOS Camera, what you can do is add a "Mac Designed for iPad" supported destination, which we were on your app Built for iPad, and since this is our macOS app, you will be able to use the macOS Camera. .

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