Can’t join a group check-in or finish transfer?

Check the nearby session

Group check-ins use nearby devices, not remote cloud joining. Keep the host’s session open, stay nearby and check the required local-network permission. Scanning also needs camera access. Review permissions in iOS Settings.

Check readiness and transfer

A participant’s name in the list does not mean their media has finished transferring. Everyone on the list must be connected, ready and have complete media before the host can finish and save.

Disconnection does not automatically remove someone. Reconnect nearby to continue; do not treat a lost connection as leaving or completion.

If the session has closed

Sessions last up to one hour and have no cloud delivery after closing. Check the saved result on each device rather than expecting a server to send it later. See the group check-in guide.