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iPhone mirroring not working on mac. Any suggestion to fix it?
I bought a refurbished iMac 2020 and would like to mirror my iPhone screen to Mac as the large screen is more comfortable and convenient for document editing and watch the videos saved on iPhone. How...
iPhone mirroring is a fantastic new feature in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18, but it can be frustrating when it doesn't work right out of the gate. The connection relies on a specific set of requirements, and if just one isn't met, the feature may fail.
If you're stuck, don't worry. The solution is usually simple. Follow this streamlined troubleshooting guide to get your iPhone screen mirroring on your Mac in no time.
Check the Connection & Settings
A setting might have been accidentally toggled.
On your Mac:
- Go to System Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.
- Ensure "iPhone Mirroring" is enabled.
On your iPhone:
- Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.
- Ensure "iPhone Mirroring" is enabled.
The "Forget and Reconnect" Method
- This resets the connection between the two devices.
- On your Mac, open iPhone Mirroring.
- In the menu bar, click iPhone Mirroring and select your iPhone's name.
- At the bottom of the list, click Forget This iPhone.
- Restart both your iPhone and Mac.
- Open iPhone Mirroring again. It should rediscover your iPhone and prompt you to connect.
If you've tried all the steps above and iPhone Mirroring still not working on mac, it's likely a deeper software bug.
- Contact Apple Support: This is the best next step. They have diagnostic tools that can see exactly why the connection is failing.
- Wait for a Future Update: Since this is a brand-new feature, Apple is likely aware of some edge-case bugs and will fix them in subsequent .1 updates to macOS Sequoia and iOS 18.