How to use iPhone from Mac with iPhone Mirroring

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Apple recently added a seamless iPhone mirroring feature in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, allowing users to use iPhone remotely via a nearby Mac. With this feature, you can easily access and use your iPhone apps on your Mac.

If you have both a Mac and an iPhone, this is a feature you should definitely try. In this guide, I’ll explain how to enable iPhone mirroring on your Mac and how to use it.

Previously it was possible to mirror iPhone to Mac using alternate methods, but it was not possible to Mirror in a way that allow using apps and everything in the iPhone directly from Mac. iPhone Mirroring is undoubtedly one of the best new feature on macOS Sequoia and iOS 18.

Considering Apple devices are known for their seamless integration, this feature should have been available earlier. But as the saying goes, better late than never. Before we dive into the process of setting up iPhone mirroring, letโ€™s first check out what iPhone mirroring feature brings to Mac.

  • Access your iPhone with one click
  • Use the iPhone screen as you do on your iPhone
  • Use apps, place calls, see mails, answer calls, and everything on Mac when iPhone is locked
  • Receive notifications from your iPhone apps on your Mac
  • Resize Mirroring window
  • Copy items between devices as easy as drag and drop

Note: Some apps that can only be used on the iPhone will not work, such as the Camera and Microphone. Also the scroll reversal don’t work on the iPhone Mirroring. This is nothing to be worrying about, but I thought you should know.

You will receive iPhone notifications on your Mac even when you are not mirroring the iPhone. If you donโ€™t want to receive the notifications, you can turn them off.

How to Setup iPhone Mirroring on Mac

iPhone Mirroring is a new feature and is only available on latest update. To use this feature, your Mac must be running macOS Sequoia or newer and your iPhone must be running iOS 18 or newer.

To use the feature you also need to use same iCloud account on both your iPhone and Mac. If the iCloud accounts are different, your Mac will not be able to detect your iPhone. Switching between different iCloud accounts will now be possible as iOS 18.1 update allow choosing primary iCloud account.

After you meet these requirements, follow these steps to setup iPhone mirroring for Continuity.

Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth and WiFi on both devices. Make sure they are not connected to other devices through AirPlay.

Step 2: On your Mac, open the Applications tab. Find iPhone Mirroring application and open it.

How to use iPhone Mirroring on Mac

Step 3: It will show the splash screen, click on Continue. If your iPhone is locked, your will get a message to unlock the iPhone.

Step 4: Once you unlock your iPhone, your Mac will detect it. You will then receive option to enable Notification. Make selection based on your requirement.

How to use iPhone Mirroring on Mac

Step 5: Finally tap on Get Started and wait for your iPhone screen to load on your Mac.

How to use iPhone Mirroring on Mac

So this is how to enable and setup iPhone Mirroring on a Mac. Now let’s see how to use the new feature on your Mac.

How to use iPhone on Mac using iPhone Mirroring

Once you have completed the mirroring setup. You can proceed to use it.

Step 1: Open iPhone Mirroring application on your Mac. It will ask for authentication, use Touch ID or your Mac password to authenticate.

How to use iPhone Mirroring on Mac

Step 2: If your iPhone is unlocked, then lock it because you can use only one at a time. Meaning, either you can use iPhone screen on your Mac or your iPhone.

Step 3: Your iPhone screen will appear on your Mac. Now you can access any app available on your iPhone.

How to use iPhone Mirroring on Mac

Step 4: You can use your Mouse and Keyboard to navigate and select. One of the best things is that you can also use trackpad gestures as your Mac to control your iPhone.

Step 5: To resize the iPhone screen window on your Mac, you can use the combination of Command key with + or to increase or decrease the size. The window will switch to landscape automatically when required.

To stop using iPhone Mirroring, you can close the app on your Mac or unlock your iPhone.

It’s quite easy to use iPhone on nearby Mac once you have completed the setup. In case you still have any queries, check out the frequently asked questions below.

FAQ

Can I use iPhone Mirroring on a friend’s Mac?

No, you can only use iPhone Mirroring if both iPhone and Mac are signed in to the same iCloud account. So unless your friend’s mac is logged in to your iCloud account, you can’t use iPhone Mirroring on it.

Can I use iPhone Mirroring while using the iPhone?

No, you can only use iPhone Mirroring or your iPhone at a time. When you use the iPhone, the Mirroring will pause automatically. And it will resume when you lock your iPhone.

Can I choose which apps to receive notifications on my Mac?

Yes, you can choose which apps you want to receive notifications for on your Mac. To do this, go to Settings on your iPhone and navigate to Notifications > Select the app > Turn on or off for ‘Show on Mac.’

Does iPhone Mirroring works for all iPhone and Mac?

No, iPhone Mirroring only works with iPhone running iOS 18 or later and Mac running macOS Sequoia or later. Also both devices must have the same iCloud account logged in.

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Ashutosh singh

Computer Science graduate and tech enthusiast. Love testing new tech gadgets ever since my first windows phone from Samsung. Working as a technical writer for more than five years, and I believe I have also developed good SEO skills. In my spare time, I like watching movies, and playing games.

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