How to Screen Mirror iPhone to Mac

Sharing an iPhone screen with a Mac is a great way for users to see the content on a bigger screen and interact with each other. It's very convenient to perform some multi-device, same-screen operations or to zoom in on the content on the iPhone by casting from iPhone to MacBook. So, how do you mirror an iPhone to a Mac? There are 5 ways to mirror an iPhone to a MacBook or iMac. Next, let's learn about the specific operation process of the 5 methods of screen mirroring iPhone to MacBook, iMac, and more.

Table of contents
Method 1. Set up iPhone Mirroring to Mac
Method 2. Screen Mirror iPhone to Mac with AirPlay
Method 3. Use QuickTime Player to share the iPhone screen on a Mac
Method 4. Use an HDMI Adapter
Method 5. Try Third-party iPhone Mirroring Apps
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Method 1. Set up iPhone Mirroring to Mac

Casting content from an iPhone to a MacBook used to be a complicated process for people. The good news is that Apple has officially simplified the iPhone mirroring feature that allows you to control your iPhone directly on a Mac, making the two devices work as one machine. To set up iPhone Mirroring on a Mac, you should follow the steps.

Note: Please note that the new iPhone Mirroring feature is not available globally. It is not allowed in the European Union, namely, countries like Germany, Italy, France, etc.

  1. Confirm whether your iPhone and Mac have the iPhone Mirror feature. iPhone should run iOS 18 or later, and you have set up a passcode to lock the screen.  macOS on Mac should be Sequoia 15 or later.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth and WiFi on your iPhone and Mac. Keep your iPhone near your Mac, and it will lock.
  3. Click "Get" to install the app on your Windows PC.
  4. Sign in to your Mac and iPhone with the same Apple ID.
  5. Connect your iPhone to the same WiFi that your Windows PC is connected to.
  6. Find the iPhone Mirroring app in the Dock and launch it. It looks like an iPhone. As mentioned, it is only available with macOS Sequoia 15 or later.
    If you're asked to unlock your iPhone, then you need to unlock your iPhone by entering the passcode.
    If your Mac asks whether to allow notifications from your iPhone, click Allow or Don't Allow.
    If your Mac asks whether you need to log in to your Mac to access your iPhone, choose whether you want to be asked every time or authenticate automatically.
    All these setups can be changed in iPhone Mirroring Settings later.
  7. When the iPhone Mirroring app displays your iPhone screen, it means it is connected to your iPhone. You can now interact with your iPhone from the iPhone Mirroring window.

To stop iPhone mirroring on Mac, you have two options: quit the iPhone Mirroring app or unlock your iPhone.

Method 2. Screen Mirror iPhone to Mac with AirPlay

Does this mean you can't cast from an iPhone to a Mac if the iPhone isn't running iOS 18 and the Mac isn't running macOS Sequoia 15? Don't worry. If your iPhone is running iOS 8 or later and your Mac is running Yosemite or later, you can use AirPlay to screen mirror your iPhone to your Mac.

  1. Connect both your iPhone and Mac to the same WiFi. You're supposed to enable Bluetooth on both devices at the same time. Log in to the two devices with the same Apple ID.
  2. Enable AirPlay. On iPhone X and later, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen. For iPhone 8 and earlier devices, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen. Tap the Screen Mirroring button (two rectangles overlapped).
  3. When you see a list of devices appear in your iPhone Control Center, select the name of your Mac. If everything goes well, your phone screen will appear on the computer.

Method 3. Use QuickTime Player to share the iPhone screen on a Mac

QuickTime is more than a video player. It is also a video recorder, whose feature can be used to share the iPhone screen on a Mac. After that, you can delete the recorded video if it's not needed. It's a workaround to screen mirror an iPhone to a Mac. Here are the steps:

  1. Use a USB-C cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac.
  2. On your Mac, click to open QuickTime Player.
  3. Click the menu bar on your Mac, select File > New Movie Recording.

To stop the iPhone screen on Mac, you just need to quit QuickTime Player and unplug your iPhone.

Method 4. Use an HDMI Adapter

An HDMI adapter allows you to mirror your phone's screen to a Mac through a physical connection. You can find suitable adapters at Apple Stores or major electronics stores. After getting the HDMI adapter, you can use it to show your iPhone content on your Mac.

  1. For iPhones with a Lightning port, use the Lightning Digital AV Adapter. For iPhones with USB-C ports, use a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Plug the adapter into your iPhone's charging port.
  2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the adapter and the other end into the HDMI port on your Mac.
  3. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Displays, and choose the appropriate input source (the one corresponding to the HDMI connection).
  4. From there, you can mirror your iPhone's screen to your Mac.

Method 5. Try Third-party iPhone Mirroring Apps

There are also many screen mirroring apps designed specifically for iPhone and Mac, such as AirDroid Cast. These apps allow you to share your iPhone screen to your Mac wirelessly or wired, making mirroring the iPhone screen to the Mac easy and efficient.

Steps for how to use AirDroid Cast to cast iPhone to Mac:

  1. Go to the App Store on your iPhone to download the version for iPhone. The iPhone must have the AirDroid Cast client installed. For Mac, you can either install AirDroid for macOS or use the web version.
  2. Open AirDroid Cast on your iPhone and enable its scanning feature.
  3. Use the scan feature in AirDroid on iPhone to scan the QR code on your MacBook to mirror the iPhone screen wirelessly.
  4. Finally, approve the iPhone's screen mirroring on your MacBook.

To use AirDroid Cast with a wired screen mirroring method, you need to connect your iPhone and MacBook using an Apple data cable. Then, log in to AirDroid Cast Premium on your MacBook, open the USB interface, and select your iPhone to complete the wired screen mirroring process.

Most iPhone mirror apps combine wireless and wired ways to mirror the iPhone screen on a computer, TVs, and other bigger displays. However, it requires you to pay some bucks for the mirroring app if you want to use it.

Conclusion

These are five ways to screen mirror your iPhone to a Mac. Each method has its unique application scenarios and features, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Whether for demonstrations, teaching, or simple entertainment, mirroring your iPhone screen onto your Mac is easy. We hope this guide will help you quickly master this skill and enjoy a more convenient and efficient technology-based life.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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