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How to Remotely Activate a Macbook Webcam

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    Set Up Screen Sharing

    • 1). Click the "Apple" logo on the menu bar of the desktop of the MacBook that you want to connect to.

    • 2). Select "System Preferences" from the drop-down list, then click "Sharing" in the Internet and Network section. The Sharing window opens.

    • 3). Click the "Screen Sharing" check box in the box on the left side of the window.

    • 4). Click the "Computer Settings" button, then click the "Anyone May Request Permission to Control Screen" check box, then click "OK."

    Connect to Remote MacBook

    • 1). Click the "Finder" icon on the other Apple computer's dock.

    • 2). Click on the Mac's "Hard Drive" icon under "Devices" on the left side of the window.

    • 3). Double-click "System" on the right side of the window, then double-click "Library."

    • 4). Double-click "CoreServices," then double-click "Screen Sharing." The Screen Sharing application opens.

    • 5). Enter the IP address of the remote MacBook, then click the "Connect" button. Enter the username and password for the MacBook when prompted to access the computer.

    Enable Webcam

    • 1). Launch the application on the MacBook that you want to use to activate the webcam. Photo Booth and iMovie are examples.

    • 2). Click the "Movie Clip" "Camera" or "Video Camera" icon depending on the application.

    • 3). Click the "Capture" or "Record" button, then confirm that you want to record on the pop-up window. Click the "Camera" "Record" or "Stop" button when you want to stop recording.

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