To mirror your iPhone to a Mac, you have several options depending on your devices and software versions. Here are the main methods:

1. Using Built-in iPhone Mirroring (Continuity Feature)

• Requirements: iPhone with iOS 18 or later, Mac with Apple silicon and macOS Sequoia 15 or later, both devices signed in with the same Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on, and devices near each other.
• On your Mac, look for the iPhone Mirroring icon (a small iPhone) in the dock and click it.
• On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity > iPhone Mirroring and enable it.
• Confirm the connection by entering your PIN or using Face ID/Touch ID if prompted.
• Your iPhone screen will appear on your Mac, and you can interact with it using your Mac's keyboard, mouse, or trackpad. You can open apps, swipe, type, and even hear the iPhone's audio through the Mac speakers

2. Using AirPlay Screen Mirroring

• On your Mac, go to System Settings > General > AirDrop & Handoff and turn on AirPlay Receiver.
• On your iPhone, open Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring.
• Select your Mac from the list.
• Enter the password if prompted.
• Your iPhone screen will be mirrored wirelessly to your Mac

3. Using QuickTime Player (Wired)

• Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a Lightning to USB cable.
• Open QuickTime Player on your Mac.
• Click File > New Movie Recording.
• Click the arrow next to the record button and select your iPhone as the camera source.
• Your iPhone screen will be mirrored on your Mac in real time

4. Using Third-Party Apps (Wireless)

• Apps like ApowerMirror or AnyViewer can mirror your iPhone to Mac over the same Wi-Fi network.
• Download and install the app on both devices.
• Follow the app’s instructions to connect and start mirroring.
• These apps often support both wired and wireless mirroring and can offer additional features

Summary Table

Method| Connection Type| Requirements| Interaction| Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Built-in iPhone Mirroring| Wireless| iOS 18+, macOS 15+, Apple silicon| Full control via Mac| Best integration, requires recent OS and hardware
AirPlay Screen Mirroring| Wireless| AirPlay Receiver enabled on Mac| View only| Easy setup, no control from Mac
QuickTime Player| Wired| Lightning cable| View only| No wireless, simple, no control
Third-Party Apps (ApowerMirror)| Wireless/Wired| Install app on both devices| Varies by app| Flexible, may require purchase

By following these steps, you can mirror your iPhone screen to your Mac easily and choose the method that best fits your setup and needs