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How to Use iPhone Mirroring on Mac with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia

CNETNovember 1, 20253 min11,526 views
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Setting Up iPhone Mirroring

  • πŸ’» Ensure your Mac is running macOS Sequoia and your iPhone has iOS 18 or later.
  • πŸ”‘ Both devices must be logged into the same Apple account and have Bluetooth enabled.
  • πŸ” Open the iPhone mirroring app on your Mac; search in Finder if needed.
  • πŸ”’ For the initial connection, you'll need to enter your device passcode and approve on your iPhone, or enable automatic authentication in settings.

Key Features and Use Cases

  • πŸ”„ Mirroring allows you to perform almost any action from your iPhone directly on your Mac.
  • πŸ“‚ Drag-and-drop file transfer between your iPhone and Mac is supported, eliminating the need for AirDrop.
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ You can drag photos from your Mac to your iPhone's Photos app or pull files from your iPhone's Files app to your Mac's desktop.
  • πŸ“± Use iPhone apps on your Mac for a better desktop experience, such as using the Alltrails hiking app without needing to interact with your phone.

Alternative Mirroring Options

  • ⚠️ If you have a Windows PC or older Apple devices, alternative mirroring methods exist.
  • πŸ“š More detailed information on these alternative methods can be found in the articles linked in the video description.
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