The iPhone Mirroring feature appeared with macOS Sequoia and lets you screen share your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max on a Mac in a way that’s never existed before. It’s like running a virtual version of your iPhone right there on the Desktop. However, you may encounter problems getting iPhone Mirroring to work because of the many requirements and settings.
Check the requirements
To use iPhone Mirroring, you need Sequoia on your Mac. The Mac must be an Apple silicon model (M-series processor) or a later-generation Intel Mac with a T2 Security Chip. Fortunately, few Intel models that lack that chip can even run Sequoia, so you’re unlikely to come across that scenario.
You may be in any region except the European Union, where iPhone Mirroring is not supported.
Because mirroring leans on Continuity, Apple’s term for a range of iOS/macOS integrated features, both your iPhone and Mac have to meet Continuity requirements:
- The same Apple Account must be signed into.
- The Apple Account needs to have two-factor authentication enabled.
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be on.
- The devices must be near each other. Your devices must be within 30 feet (10 meters) of one another.
In addition, your iPhone 18 Pro Max must be locked, though it can be set to use StandBy. Your Mac can’t be sharing its internet connection (via System Settings > General > Sharing > Internet Sharing), and may not be actively using AirPlay or Sidecar.
Similarly, the firewall settings on your Mac should not be set to block all incoming connections.
Troubleshooting iPhone Mirroring
You can run into trouble getting iPhone Mirroring to work if you have a VPN enabled or are using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for what Apple calls “intensive” use, like streaming. Disable the VPN or stop streaming and see if it works then.
Make sure that your iPhone and Mac have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Handoff turned on.
Try resetting iPhone Mirroring settings on your iPhone 18 Pro Max in Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity > iPhone Mirroring. Tap Edit in the top right, then select a Mac to remove. Then try connecting again.
As a last resort, restart your Mac and iPhone.
