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iPhone mirroring not working on mac. Any suggestion to fix it?
iPhone Mirroring is a groundbreaking feature introduced with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia that allows you to view and fully control your iPhone's screen directly from your Mac.
It's not just a simple projection; it's a seamless, real-time remote connection to your iPhone. You can interact with it using your Mac's keyboard, mouse, or trackpad as if you were touching the iPhone screen itself.
Step 1: Once connected, a resizable window appears on your Mac desktop showing your iPhone's live screen.
Step 2: Move your cursor over the window and click to tap.
Step 3: Type directly into text fields on your iPhone using your Mac's keyboard.
Step 4: Use your Mac's trackpad or mouse scroll wheel to scroll on the iPhone screen.
Home & Swipe Gestures: The menu bar of the mirroring window provides virtual buttons for the iPhone's Home Bar, Swipe Up, and other gestures.
Best Alternatives if iPhone mirroring is not working
1. AirPlay to Mac
What it is: A built-in feature that lets you stream your iPhone's screen, audio, and video directly to a compatible Mac (2018 and later, running macOS Monterey or later).
Best for: Screen sharing and media consumption. Perfect for watching videos, viewing photos, or giving presentations from your iPhone on a larger Mac screen.
Key Difference from iPhone Mirroring: It's a one-way stream. You can't control the iPhone with your Mac's mouse and keyboard.
2. Zoom / Microsoft Teams / Google Meet
What it is: The "Screen Share" function in these popular video conferencing apps.
Best for: Business meetings and presentations. Quickly share your iPhone screen with colleagues or a remote audience during a call.
How it works: Join a meeting from your computer, then use the "Share Screen" option and select "iPhone/iPad via AirPlay" or use the built-in mobile screen share function in the app.