How to Mirror iPhone to Mac with and without Wi-Fi

Have you ever wanted to mirror your iPhone content to your Mac? This guide will walk you through the steps to make this seamless integration happen.

Here's a quick navigation of all methods.

Before You Start (Important!)

Here are some things to do before you start mirroring from your iPhone to your Mac.

1. Ensure Both of Your Devices Are Connected to the Internet

Make sure both your iPhone and Mac are connected to the internet. This is crucial for a smooth mirroring experience.

2. Allow Your Mac to Be Discovered

It's crucial to ensure that other devices can detect your Mac. Here's how:

on macOS Sequoia, Sonoma or Ventura:

1. Click the Apple menu and select "System Settings".
2. Click "General" > "AirDrop and Handoff".
3. Enable "AirPlay Receiver".
4. Click on the drop-down menu of "Allow AirPlay for" and choose "Everyone" or "Anyone on the Same Network".

On macOS Monterey or Earlier:

1. Click the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
2. Click "Sharing" and enable "AirPlay Receiver".
3. Choose your preferred option for "Allow AirPlay".

With the preparations done, you can start mirroring your iPhone to your Mac.

How to Mirror iPhone (iOS 18) to Mac (Sequoia) with iPhone Mirroring

iPhone Mirroring is an app built into macOS Sequoia, which enables you to mirror your iPhone to your Mac and easily view what’s on your iPhone and control it.

Here's how to use iPhone Mirroring to mirror your iPhone to your Mac.

1. Make sure the following requirements are met:
   • Your Mac has been updated to macOS Sequoia Beta 2 or later.
   • Your iPhone has been updated to iOS 18.
   • Your iPhone is near your Mac, powered on, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.
   • Both of your devices are logged in with the same Apple ID.
2. Open the iPhone Mirroring app via Spotlight.
3. Click the "Continue" button, follow the instructions to unlock your iPhone, then click the "Get Started" button.

   

4. Enter your Mac login password, select "Authenticate Automatically" when prompted, then enter your password.

   

5. View and control your iPhone freely.

   

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How to Screen Mirror iPhone to Mac with Screen Sharing

On other macOS and iOS versions, the most efficient way to mirror your iPhone to your Mac is to use the iPhone's built-in feature, Screen Sharing.

Here's how:

1. Open the "Control Center" on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the "Screen Mirroring" button and select your Mac.
3. To stop mirroring, open the "Control Center" again, then tap "Screen Mirroring > Stop Mirroring".

How to Mirror from iPhone to Mac with AirPlay

AirPlay is a good method for mirroring your photos and videos from iPhone to Mac. It doesn't require your devices to be connected to Wi-Fi.

Here's how to AirPlay iPhone photos and videos to your Mac:

1. Open the iPhone "Photos" app.
2. Open a photo or video in the Photos app.
3. Tap the "Share" button and then select "AirPlay".
4. Tap on your Mac's name to mirror your photo or video to your Mac.
5. To stop the airplay, click the Close button on the top left corner of your Mac screen or press the Esc key.

How to Mirror iPhone to Mac with QuickTime Player

At times, you might wish to mirror your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable, and QuickTime Player can help you achieve that effortlessly.

Here's how it works:

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a cable.
2. Open QuickTime Player.
3. Click the "File" menu in QuickTime Player and choose "New Movie Recording."

   

4. Click the arrow icon next to the "Record" button and select your iPhone under "Screen".
5. To record your iPhone, click the "Record" button.

How to Screen Mirror iPhone to Mac with Screen Mirroring Apps

If the above methods don't meet your needs, you can download and install a third-party screen mirroring app on your iPhone to mirror to your Mac.

Simply choose the screen mirroring app based on your needs and follow the on-screen instructions to start mirroring to your Mac.

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Conclusion

To sum up, this guide provides versatile solutions for mirroring your iPhone to your Mac. Whether you have Wi-Fi, no Wi-Fi, a cable, or prefer a cable-free method, you now have the tools for a seamless mirroring experience.

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