Lo, behold the wondrous arrival of iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 alongside macOS Sequoia Beta 2, unveiling the coveted iPhone Mirroring support. In a tale of grandeur, first foretold with the macOS Sequoia Developer Beta 1, the captivating and eminently pragmatic iPhone Mirroring feature now dances within our grasp with the second betas. A boon of unfathomable proportions, it allows thee to command thy iPhone from the grand display of thy Mac, peruse iPhone notifications, wield iPhone apps, and engage in myriad other deeds of utility. Verily, it stands as a jewel in the crown of macOS Sequoia features, a boon to lighten the burdens of thy days. In this chronicle, we shall guide thee in the ancient ritual of summoning forth thy iPhone screen upon thy Mac. Waste no time, let us embark on this journey into the realms of the iPhone Mirroring feature.
Prerequisites to Engage in iPhone Mirroring Feature
First and foremost, the allure of iPhone Mirroring beckons to thee with the requirement of an iPhone bedecked in the regal garb of iOS 18 Beta 2 and a Mac bedecked in the robes of macOS Sequoia Beta 2.
A Mac adorned with the Apple Silicon chip or a T2 Security Chip.
Both thy iPhone and Mac must be bound by the same Apple ID, strengthened by the fortifications of two-factor authentication.
Thy iPhone and Mac must stand in close quarters, their hearts beating in unison, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ablaze in both realms for the initial linkage.
Thou canst not partake in iPhone Mirroring while under the spell of AirPlay or Sidecar.
iPhone Mirroring reveals its mysteries only when thy iPhone lies dormant, its powers held in abeyance.
When thou art prepared with the necessary accoutrements, let us advance to the ensuing sections and unravel the art of iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia.
How to Unleash iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia
With the illustrious iPhone Mirroring feature in macOS Sequoia, the gateway to thy iPhone unfurls upon thy MacBook’s expanse, obviating the need for thy iPhone to be physically present. Heed the steps below to commune with thy iPhone upon thy Mac wirelessly:
Once the iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia betas have woven their enchantments, thou shalt espy an iPhone Mirroring icon gracing thy Mac’s Dock. Open it with haste. If absent, venture into Finder > Applications, and with a deft hand, press command + shift + . (period) to unveil the iPhone Mirroring app.
Embark upon thy journey with a click upon the Continue button.
Unlock the arcane mysteries of thy iPhone.
Upon thy Mac, take heed and click upon Get Started.
To safeguard the sanctity of thy interactions, iPhone Mirroring remains shrouded by default. At the dawn of thy inaugural sojourn into iPhone Mirroring on Mac, thou art tasked with anointing thy Touch ID or proffering thy Mac’s password. In subsequent encounters, thou may opt to seek validation with Every Time beseeched or Authentication Granted freely.
From the moment of thy authentication, the visage of thy iPhone shall grace thy Mac’s domain.
As thy iPhone mirrors its visage upon thy Mac, thou art granted the power to wield thy iPhone’s apps from afar, even as thy iPhone slumbers in a distant chamber.
How to Halt iPhone Mirroring on Mac
Should the time come to sever the mystical bond between thy iPhone and Mac, seek solace in the sanctuary of iPhone Mirroring in the topmost Menu bar, and with resolute purpose, click upon Quit iPhone Mirroring.
When the key to thy iPhone hath been turned and its mysteries unlocked, the enchantment of iPhone Mirroring shall fade into ephemeral shadows. Thy Mac shall bear witness to the cryptic words, "iPhone in Use," and shall bid thee to encase thy iPhone in slumber and essay a new beginning with Try Again.
Thus, when thy iPhone lies dormant, click upon Try Again, and the mirroring shall be reborn upon thy Mac.
Verily, the road to iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia is laid before thee. The iPhone Mirroring feature manifests flawlessly in the realms of iOS 18 Beta 2 and macOS Sequoia Beta 2. The initial communion is swift, and thou may sustain thy connection for as long as thy heart desires. Ultimately, iPhone Mirroring shall bestow upon thee the power to traverse thy photos, videos, and files betwixt thy iPhone and Mac. Yet these powers lie dormant in the beta stage, awaiting the day of revelation when macOS Sequoia is unfurled before the masses. Apple hath decreed the advent of the drag-and-drop feature in the days to come.
Hath thee ventured into the realm of iPhone Mirroring upon thy Mac? Dost thou find favor in this wondrous feature? Pray, share thy tales and thoughts with us in the sacred chambers of the comments below.
