How to Mirror Your iPhone to Mac in 2026 (Continuity)

Mirroring iPhone to Mac: use AirPlay (wireless), USB cable (Finder/QuickTime), or iPhone Mirroring (macOS Sequoia+). iPhone Mirroring is the fastest and most seamless method in 2026.

iPhone Mirroring (macOS Sequoia+, Best Method)

iPhone Mirroring is built into macOS Sequoia (2024) and later. Both devices must use the same Apple ID and be in close proximity. Enable: open the iPhone Mirroring app on Mac (in Dock or Applications). iPhone screen appears in a window on Mac. You can interact with iPhone using Mac keyboard and mouse.

Requires: Mac with Apple Silicon or T2 chip, iPhone with iOS 18+, same Apple ID on both devices, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on.

AirPlay (Wireless, Any Compatible Mac)

iPhone > swipe down Control Center > Screen Mirroring > select your Mac (if Mac runs Ventura or later). Mirrors iPhone screen wirelessly. Some delay. Good for presentations.

Requires: Mac running macOS Ventura or later with AirPlay enabled (System Settings > General > AirDrop & Handoff > AirPlay Receiver).

QuickTime Player + USB (Capture Only)

Mac > QuickTime Player > File > New Movie Recording > click the dropdown arrow next to the record button > select your iPhone. Shows iPhone screen on Mac. Useful for recording.

Use Cases for Note-Takers

View Nemos on a larger screen while working on Mac. Browse your iPhone capture library on Mac’s display. Record iPhone screen for tutorial content.

iPhone Mirroring for Second Brain Workflows

macOS Sequoia's iPhone Mirroring puts Nemos on your Mac screen. This enables a useful workflow: use Mac as the primary work surface while keeping Nemos accessible without picking up the physical iPhone.

Click Nemos in the iPhone Mirroring window to search your capture library while working in another Mac app. No switching devices, no interrupting Mac workflows. The mirrored Nemos is fully interactive — tap Smart Spaces, search, review captures.

For writers: keep Nemos mirrored on a second monitor or in a corner of a large display. Research and reference material available at a glance while writing in a full-screen Mac app.