By Ellie / Last Updated December 29, 2023

How do I mirror my iPhone screen to my computer?

 

I want to see my iPhone screen on my computer desktop when I work on it. How do I mirror my iPhone screen to my computer?”

- Question from Quora

Mirror iPhone to PC

How to mirror iPhone to Windows PC [3 options]

Sharing your iPhone screen with a Windows PC isn’t quite as difficult. You can mirror PC to iPhone. of course, you’re also able to mirror iPhone to PC. Here we provide you with 3 options to mirror iPhone to PC. Let’s take a look.

Option 1. View iPhone screen on Windows PC via AnyViewer

The most effective way to remotely display your iPhone screen on a Windows computer is by using the free and powerful remote desktop software called AnyViewer. This versatile tool not only allows you to mirror your iPhone on your Windows PC but also gives you the ability to view your PC screen from your iPhone. Additionally, AnyViewer grants you full control of your Windows PC from your iPhone, regardless of your location.

Step 1. Download AnyViewer Windows edition on your PC. Install and fire up it.

Secure and quick app to mirror and access PC

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Step 2. On your PC, sign up and fill in the information to create an AnyViewer account. Once logged in, the PC will be assigned to the account automatically.

Log in AnyViewer

Step 3. Download AnyViewer iOS on your iPhone. Install and run it. Enter the Email and Password to log into the same AnyViewer account on your iPhone. 

Log in to AnyViewer iOS

Step 4. Go back to your PC, find your iPhone, and choose View screen.

View iPhone Screen

Step 5. On your iPhone, Allow the request to view the screen.

Allow Request to View Screen

Step 6. Click Start Broadcast.

Start Broadcast

Step 7. Then you can view the iPhone screen on a PC remotely. You can also change image quality on the toolbar.

View iPhone Screen on PC

★Tips:
It is advisable to consider upgrading your account to a Professional or Enterprise plan to gain the capability to log in to more iPhone devices for remote screen viewing.

 

Option 2. Mirror iPhone to Windows PC via Bluetooth

If you want to mirror an iPhone screen to a Windows computer without installing software, you can use the Bluetooth connection. Let’s see how to mirror iPhone to PC via Bluetooth.

Step 1. Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot on your iPhone.

Personal Hotspot

Step 2. Then go to Bluetooth and turn it on.

Bluetooth

Step 3. On your PC, go to Settings > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device to make your PC pair with the iPhone.

Windows Bluetooth

Step 4. Go to Network & Internet > Status > Change adapter options to make your PC connect to the Internet using the Bluetooth-tethered iPhone.

Change Adapter Options

Step 5. Go to the Bluetooth Network Connection to check whether it's connected. If so, your iPhone will be mirrored on your PC automatically. If not, double-click to view Bluetooth devices and tap on Add a device to add your iPhone until your iPhone screen appears on your PC.

Bluetooth Network Connection

Option 3. Mirror an iPhone screen on Windows PC via AirDroid

If you want to mirror iPhone to PC via USB or WiFi, you can use AirDroid. AirDroid provides you with three connection methods, via WLAN, via AirPlay, and via USB. By the way, AirDroid also allows you to mirror Android to PC and control Android from PC.

Download, install, and launch AirDroid Cast on your iPhone and PC.

Way 1. Screen Mirroring iPhone to PC via WLAN

Follow these steps to wirelessly mirror your iPhone to your PC:

Step 1. On your PC, choose the WLAN method for connection.

Step 2. Scanning the QR code or entering the cast code displayed on the PC on your iPhone.

Code

Step 3. Accept the request for casting on the PC.

Step 4. Enable Casting Permission on iPhone.

Step 5. Cast Successfully.

Way 2. Screen Mirroring iPhone to PC via AirPlay

If your devices are AirPlay-compatible, you can use this method:

Step 1. On your PC, choose AirPlay.

Step 2. Ascertain that both devices are linked to the same Wi-Fi network.

AirPlay

Step 3. Open Control Center on your iPhone and select Screen Mirroring.

Screen Mirroring

Step 4. Select the device that has the AirDroid Cast tag.

Step 5. Once connected, your iPhone’s screen will be displayed on your computer.

Way 3. Screen Mirroring iPhone to PC via USB

Follow these steps to cast the iPhone screen to a computer using a USB cable:

Step 1. Plug in both devices via USB.

Step 2. On your PC, open AirDroid Cast desktop and select the USB cable option.

Step 3. On the PC, select your iPhone from the list of available devices.

Via USB

Step 4. When a window appears on the iPhone screen, select Trust.

Trust

Step 5. Start mirroring.

How to mirror iPhone screen to Mac

Here are two options for how to mirror the iPhone screen to Mac.

Option 1. Mirror iPhone screen to Mac via QuickTime Player

Apple Inc.'s QuickTime Player is an extensible multimedia framework capable of capturing the screen of your iOS devices. You can capture exactly what you’re seeing on your iPhone.There are requirements for devices:

  • The Mac: macOS X Yosemite or later
  • The iPhone: iOS 8 or later

Step 1. Utilize a USB cable to link your iPhone to your Mac.

Step 2. Open the QuickTime Player on your Mac.

Step 3. Click File, and choose New Movie Recording.

Step 4. Choose your connected iPhone from the options pop-up menu after clicking on it.

New Movie Recording

Step 5. Now the Mac will immediately display the iPhone screen.

iPhone Screen

Option 2. Mirror iPhone screen to Mac via AirPlay

You can wirelessly stream content from one device to another using AirPlay, an Apple feature. Verify that the Mac and iPhone are using the same wireless network. Otherwise, there won't be a connection between the two devices for AirPlay to establish.

Step 1. Tap the Screen Mirroring.

Step 2. A pop-up will ask you to select a device and tap the name of your Mac.

Mac Devices

Step 3. The screen of your Mac computer will now display content from your iPhone.

Conclusion

This post provides you with 3 options on how to Mirror iPhone to PC and 2 options on how to Mirror iPhone to Mac. As a further reading, we also provide you with steps on how to Mirror PC to iPhone. Hope the methods can help you.