MicCarry Support
Most answers are below. For everything else, email us — a person reads it.
Can I use my iPhone as a microphone for my Mac?
Yes. MicCarry turns your iPhone into a wired USB microphone for any Mac app: install the free Mac companion, connect the phone with a USB-C cable, tap Start microphone, and pick "MicCarry (USB)" in the app's input list. The setup guide shows each step with the exact on-screen state.
Do my iPhone and Mac need the same Apple Account?
No. That requirement belongs to Apple's Continuity Camera. MicCarry pairs over the USB-C cable itself, so it works between a work Mac and a personal iPhone, on shared Macs, and on any machine running the free companion — no shared account, no MicCarry account.
"MicCarry (USB)" doesn't appear on my Mac
Open the Mac companion and follow its status panel — it names the exact problem and the fix. If it offers "Repair registration", click it, then reopen your app's microphone picker. If it still doesn't appear, email us with what the status panel says.
How does the 30-day free trial work?
The trial starts only when you confirm the free 30-day Trial with Apple — not when you install the app or connect USB. Before you confirm, MicCarry shows the duration, what changes when it ends, and that there is no automatic charge. After the trial, the separate one-time Lifetime Unlock is $4.99 in the United States; the app shows your App Store's localized price. No subscription.
I bought Lifetime and got a new iPhone — do I pay again?
No. Open MicCarry on the new phone and go to Settings → Access → Restore Purchases. Your lifetime unlock is tied to your Apple Account through the App Store.
What do I need to run MicCarry?
An iPhone with USB-C, an Apple Silicon Mac, and a USB-C data cable (the one that came with your phone works). The Mac companion is a free download from the download page.
Is my audio uploaded or recorded?
No. Normal sessions are not recorded, and there is no MicCarry account or cloud audio. Your voice travels over the cable from your iPhone to your Mac and is gone. Details in the privacy policy.
How do I update the Mac app?
After launch, MicCarry will check for signed updates automatically. You will also be able to re-download the latest installer from the download page.
What's the difference between Auto and Whisper mode?
Auto "balances quiet speech with room-noise control" — the right default for meetings and dictation. Whisper "prioritizes very quiet speech; more room sound may be audible" — for late nights and shared spaces.
The app says "Microphone paused" — what happened?
Another audio session on your iPhone (a call, a recording) took the microphone. End it and MicCarry resumes your session. The state on screen always tells you which side is waiting.
Support replies come from support@miccarry.com.