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How can I control iPhone from pc via usb or wifi?
I want to be able to view the iPhone screen, use the mouse and keyboard to control it, and maybe even transfer files or record the screen. This can be done easily on a Mac but it becomes much harder ...
Here are two free ways you can control an iPhone from a PC — though with iOS, “control” usually means viewing the screen and interacting indirectly, because Apple heavily restricts remote control without jailbreaking.
ApowerMirror (Free Version)
ApowerMirror offers a free plan for screen mirroring over USB or Wi-Fi.
Install ApowerMirror on your PC and the companion app on your iPhone. After that, you can control iphone from Windows PC for free.
For USB:
- Connect your iPhone to the PC with a cable.
- Enable “Trust This Computer” on your iPhone.
- Select your device in ApowerMirror to start mirroring.
For Wi-Fi:
- Make sure both devices are on the same network.
- Use AirPlay to connect to the PC’s ApowerMirror service.
The free plan has a watermark, but it works for basic mirroring and limited control features.
Vysor (Free for Basic Mirroring)
Vysor is mainly for Android, but it also supports iOS remote controlling iphone from pc over Wi-Fi.
- Install Vysor on your PC, open it, and select “iOS Device” from the menu.
- On your iPhone, use AirPlay to cast your screen to the Vysor receiver.
- Free tier allows unlimited mirroring sessions but no direct click/touch control.