iOS 18: How to access and use your iPhone remotely on Mac

You can get various advantages of using iPhone on your Mac, like capability to make screen larger, much more

Tech Desk - Oct 04, 2024

An undated image showing iPhone Mirroring on a Mac. — Apple

If you’re looking for a feature to have iPhone Mirroring on your Mac, the feature is available with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. This feature allows you to remotely control your locked iPhone from your Mac.

Gadinsider has a step-by-step guide to how you could begin with iPhone Mirroring on your Mac.

How to set up iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia

Lock your iPhone

If you want iPhone Mirroring to work, sign into your iPhone using the same Apple ID account as your Mac.

Choose iPhone Mirroring

There are four ways to open iPhone Mirroring on your Mac. You can tap the iPhone Mirroring app in the Dock, open iPhone Mirroring through Launchpad or open iPhone Mirroring by going to Finder > Applications.

Enter a password

You are expected to view that iPhone Mirroring is locked. If this is the case, just enter the Mac login for your computer.

Utilise your iPhone

Your iPhone Home Screen will be displayed on your Mac and a message will be showcased on your iPhone letting you know that it is being used from a Mac.

Stop using iPhone Mirroring.

To quit the session, simply close the iPhone Mirroring app or unlock your iPhone.

Here’s How to use iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia

If you want to use iPhone Mirroring on macSequoia, follow these steps.

Modify size

You can get one advantage of using the iPhone on your Mac is the capability to make the screen larger.

Tap and swipe

Instead of tapping, use your mouse or trackpad to click on an icon or item on the iPhone screen.

To swipe left and right, you can swipe with your mouse or trackpad.

Access basic functions

If you’ve accessed an app and want to go back to the Home Screen, click the bar at the bottom of the iPhone screen on your Mac. Press Command-1 on your keyboard or hover the pointer at the top of the iPhone Mirroring window, and click the Home Screen button.

Use Spotlight

You can access Spotlight to see Siri suggestions, search and view your recent searches if you swipe up from the Home Screen or press Command-3.